Welcome to West Virginia from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
Let me be among one of the first to welcome you to the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve for the very first Jamboree in West Virginia. It is an honor and privilege for our beautiful state to host this anticipated event. We are so glad you’re here! My staff and I have had the […]
University Health Care Jefferson Memorial Hospital To Participate in America’s Big Latch On
On the 1 – 7 of August every year, to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for global support, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action organises World Breastfeeding Week. World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in 120 countries and marks the signing of the WHO/UNICEF document Innocenti Declaration, which lists the benefits […]
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 […]