Alumnus Gives Nearly $1.1 Million to WVU for Scholarships, Discretionary Needs

Family and friends say William Claude “Bill” Waters knew the value of an education, and had a real desire to help people who couldn’t afford to attend college. A 1947 graduate of West Virginia University, Waters died in July 2012 at age 93, leaving the University more than $730,000 for discretionary purposes. He had previously…

Bonnie’s Bus Visiting Berkeley County in August

Bonnie’s Bus, a digital mammography center on wheels, will visit the Eastern Panhandle in August, offering digital mammograms and breast care education to area women. University Healthcare and the University Healthcare Regional Cancer Program are sponsoring the Berkeley County visit.  Bonnie’s Bus will be parked at Martinsburg Mall (south side, across from Allegheny Optical) on…

SBA Provides WV Company with Opportunity

Diane Lewis epitomizes the popular saying, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity,” and she credits the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for providing her the “opportunity” to succeed.  Over the past decade Lewis has utilized the programs and resources offered by the SBA, including participation in the 8(a) Business Development program. Lewis started…

Concord University Hosting Community Theater Group’s Fourth Summer Performance

The Appalachian Shakespeare Project (ASP) is currently in production of its summer 2013 performance of “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” which runs July 25-28. All shows are free to the public with donations welcome and begin at 6 p.m. outside Concord University’s Alexander Fine Arts Building in Athens, W.Va. “Julius Caesar” is William Shakespeare’s dramatization…

SBA Family-Owned Small Business of the Year to be Honored in Hometown Event

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is excited to participate in a celebration, hosted by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito will honor the 2013 SBA Family-Owned Small Business of the Year.  The event takes place Friday, July 26, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Capon Springs and Farms.  The community…

MU Foundation Surpasses Goal in 630 by 6/30 Challenge Campaign

The Marshall University Office of Development surpassed an ambitious fundraising goal in June, helping the MU Foundation finish the fiscal year on a strong note. A one-month campaign, called “MU Challenge 630 by 6/30,” raised more than $78,000 – including two endowed scholarship gifts totaling $32,000, according to Griffin Talbott, director of annual giving. The…