Blennerhassett Island’s West Virginia Day Weekend, June 20-22, 2014
Blennerhassett Island, nestled in the Ohio River between the hills of West Virginia and the shore of Ohio, will echo with the sound of cannons and other artillery June 20-22, 2014. The 17th Va. Cavalry, Kanawha Artillery Battery D (Rebs) and Carlin’s Battery D of Artillery (Yanks) and Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park have planned […]
WVSU Camp Targets Young Women Interested in Science Careers
A different kind of youth summer camp is launching at the West Virginia State University (WVSU) Economic Development Center (EDC) in Charleston. Designed to introduce and encourage interaction with emerging technology, problem solving and entrepreneurship, the DigiSo Tech Girls Maker Camp will begin on Monday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Tech […]
Premier, Inc. Recognizes University Healthcare Berkeley Medical Center
University Healthcare Berkeley Medical Center has been recognized by Premier, Inc. for reducing preventable hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) and re-admissions, as part of the federal Partnership for Patients initiative. Through the Partnership for Patients, Premier’s hospital engagement network (HEN) is working with more than 400 hospitals to reduce preventable re-admissions by 20 percent and preventable HACs […]
Pre-West Virginia Day Weekend Events Plentiful at State Parks June 13-15
West Virginia Day, June 20, is on a Friday this year. However, the weekend prior to the state holiday, June 13-15, boasts a wide variety of things to do with family and friends at West Virginia state parks. For example, Cass Scenic Railroad is hoping for clear skies for a full moon trip to Bald […]
Marshall Faculty Offering Science Camps for Local Students This Summer
Three faculty members from Marshall University’s College of Science are offering hands-on science exploration experiences for middle and high school students on Marshall’s Huntington campus this summer beginning Monday, June 30. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in fun and engaging hands-on laboratory activities during both the 4-day and 1-day camps, said Marshall Biology […]
WVDNR Advises: Leave Young Wildlife Alone
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources advises people to leave all young wildlife alone. “The spring season is the time of year when the woods and fields of West Virginia are full of new life,” said Rob Silvester, district wildlife biologist stationed in French Creek. “People have a great opportunity to view and enjoy […]