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The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are again teaming up for National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month. Building on the success of 2013’s Mentor Month, the two organizations will match “encore entrepreneurs” (over the age of 50) with successful business owners and community leaders for advice and assistance. Find local events at www.sba.gov/mentormonth. SBA district…
With the advance of springtime and summer, birds are either migrating from West Virginia to summer breeding areas, or returning to West Virginia from winter havens. Many West Virginia birds migrate south to take advantage of warmer temperatures and habitats with more insects and seeds. Spring migration is an invitation to get outside and observe…
Concord University is celebrating Earth Day 2014 on Tuesday, April 22 with earth-friendly service projects campus wide. Members of the community are invited to join Concord students, staff and faculty in the annual event. A limited number of T-shirts will be available for volunteers. The logo appearing on the shirts was designed by Concord student…
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, President Jeff Kessler and House Speaker Tim Miley have issued the following statements relating to House Bill 4283. “I signed this bill because I believe it is a positive step toward helping more than 100,000 hardworking West Virginians earn a fair wage-including mothers, fathers, working adults, as well as teens working…
Following a nationwide search, West Virginia State University (WVSU) today announced the appointment of Kumara L. Jayasuriya, Ph.D. as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective July 1, 2014. “As an educator and mathematician, Dr. Jayasuriya brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will undoubtedly advance State’s four academic colleges and further strengthen…
Two fourth year medical students who are participants in the West Virginia Family Medicine Rural Scholars Program were recently presented with $10,000 awards courtesy of the University Healthcare Foundation. Madison Humerick and Ryan Miller, who were admitted to the program last year, are shown receiving their checks from George D. Harris, MD, MS, Chair, West…