WVU Researchers Awarded Grants Through Alpha Foundation
Research teams in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University will have the opportunity to conduct research related to the safety, training and health management of miners, thanks to awards made by the Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health. Despite the record of progress achieved in […]
Stonewall Resort to Host Ballroom and Latin Dance Weekend November 22-24
Following up on previously successful ballroom and Latin dance weekends, Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia, will welcome WV Dance, Inc. back to the resort on November 22-24, 2013 for a spectacular social Ballroom and Latin dance weekend. The weekend is designed for couples who have never tried ballroom and Latin dancing before, but who […]
Fall Begins in Beverly with Lantern Tours and Archaeology Dig
As October gets underway, the Beverly Heritage Center will be hosting two events, including a Lantern Tour of Historic Beverly’s darker side and an archaeology dig to celebrate West Virginia Archaeology Month. For the Lantern Tour, Beverly resident Karl Mulac and other docents in period costume will lead you along Beverly’s streets, sharing history and […]
Preston County School to Sharpen Writing Skills Courtesy of National Writing Project at WVU
One Preston County middle school will get a boost in writing instruction, thanks to the National Writing Project at West Virginia University and a $20,000 grant from the United States Department of Education. The grant will help the Project work intensively with faculty at West Preston Middle School in Masontown to improve writing instruction across […]
Tamarack Displays World’s Longest Pink Scarf
For the fourth year TAMARACK: The Best of West Virginia displays the world’s longest pink scarf, a visual symbol to promote breast cancer awareness. According to Marketing Direction Cindy Whitlock, this handiwork created by over 400 women and four men from 29 states, Canada and Puerto Rico now measures 6060 ft. and counting. Work continues […]
Blennerhassett Island Brunch with Margaret Oct. 3, 2013
Enjoy a morning cruise to Blennerhassett Island hosted by Margaret Blennerhassett Saturday, Oct. 3, 2013. Margaret will provide a glimpse into the 18th-century frontier life she and Harman experienced while living on Blennerhassett Island. She will share intriguing stories about Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Margaret’s love of entertaining makes her a sparkling […]