Governor Tomblin Proclaims April as National Safe Digging Month
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin proclaims April as National Safe Digging month and encourages West Virginians to call 811 before every digging project. “The depth of utility lines can vary and the risk of striking an underground utility exists-whether you’re landscaping your yard or excavating a hillside,” Gov. Tomblin said. “I have proclaimed April as National […]
West Virginia State University Celebrates Earth Day, April 21
West Virginia State University (WVSU) will celebrate Earth Day, Monday, April 21, on its Institute campus. Recently honored with the 2013 Tree Campus USA designation by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management, the WVSU Earth Day event will include a tree planting, interactive exhibits and other activities. “The Tree […]
Jenkins Fenstermaker Elects Kontos-Miller and Kuratomi to Membership
Huntington law firm Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, recently announced the election of two associates, Eleni Kontos-Miller and Nate Kuratomi, to membership in the firm. “Eleni and Nate both are outstanding attorneys who have worked hard to become members of our Firm,” said Jenkins Fenstermaker CEO, Steve Wellman. “They each have very high ethical and professional standards, […]
University Healthcare Cancer Program Sponsors Skin Cancer Screening
Skin cancer is the most common cancer, accounting for nearly half of all cancers in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1 million cases of skin cancers are diagnosed each year. With summer just around the corner, the best way to lower the risk of skin cancer is to practice […]
West Liberty University’s Undergraduate Student Research Competition Now in its 23rd Year
West Liberty University will host its annual Undergraduate Student Research Competition at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. The oral competition will take place in Boyle Conference Center. The research competition is open to all students and includes two parts: a written paper and an oral presentation. The top three individuals producing written research papers […]
Marshall University Forensic Science Center receives National Visionary Voice Award for Sexual Assault Outreach Initiatives Supporting West Virginia
The Marshall University Forensic Science Center is a recipient of the 2014 Visionary Voice Award, a national award honoring individuals and organizations throughout the country doing outstanding work to end sexual violence in their communities. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center sponsors the Visionary Voice Award in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month each April. […]
