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The following waters were stocked the week of January 14, 2013: Blackwater River East Fork Greenbrier River Krodel Lake Laurel Fork (Randolph) Lick Creek Pond Little River East Fork Greenbrier River Little River West Fork Greenbrier River Middle Wheeling Creek North Fork South Branch (C&R) Rollins Lake Shavers Fork (upper section) South Branch (C&R) South…
On January 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of the HIPAA final omnibus rule, which was years in the making. The final rule makes sweeping changes to the HIPAA compliance obligations of covered entities and business associates and comprises four final rules wrapped into one: Modifications to…
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will serve as the 2013 states’ co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), effective Jan. 1, 2013. Gov. Tomblin was chosen as co-chair by the governors of the 12 other states in the Appalachian Region. “The Appalachian Regional Commission’s support for local projects has improved the quality of life for many…
The contributions include endowed scholarships to enable students to attend class; software to help students gain industry-standard knowledge; and financial support for cutting-edge degree programs. Donors to “A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia’s University” are making a positive impact – contributing $605 million through Dec. 31. The WVU Foundation says that over…
Three-dimensional artists Michael Anthony Smith, academic lab manager for Marshall University’s School of Art and Design, and Rick Wolhoy, sculpture studio technician, will present a joint exhibition of their work at Gallery 842 in Huntington beginning Friday, Jan. 18. The exhibit, separately titled 60’ 6” for Smith and Anthropometry for Wolhoy, opens at 6 p.m.…
YMCA of Kanawha Valley will host “Summer in January” on Monday, January 21, 2013 from 9am-4pm. AmeriCorps volunteers will join the YMCA staff in Charleston to teach children about fitness and nutrition. The importance of keeping physically active all year long and learning about eating more fruits and vegetables will be the focus of the…