America’s Got Talent Winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. to Pen Memoir

In the summer of 2011, more than 14 million viewers each week watched with awe as a gifted vocalist from the coalfields of West Virginia rose to the top spot on NBC TV’s “America’s Got Talent.” Soon, they will be able to read the amazing story behind Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.’s journey from washing cars […]

Marino Earns Certified Medicare Secondary Payer Professional Certification

Attorney Briana J. Marino, an associate in the Charleston, West Virginia office of Babst Calland, has earned the designation as a Certified Medicare Secondary Payer Professional (CMSP). Marino earned this designation by demonstrating a high level of proficiency and knowledge in the area of Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance issues and by successfully completing the requirements […]

Corey Farris Named Dean of Students at WVU

Corey Farris has been named West Virginia University’s dean of students, Vice President of Student Affairs Ken Gray announced. The appointment is effective immediately. As dean of students, Farris is the primary student advocate and serves as a liaison between students, university administrators and community officials. He handles student issues such as discipline, student support […]

Mon General Hospital Performs Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Mon General Hospital has begun performing state-of-the-art robotic-assisted surgery. A da Vinci Surgical System was added to the hospital’s operating suites in October. The system is designed to overcome the limitations of manual laparoscopic surgery by providing enhanced capabilities, such as high-definition three-dimensional vision and a magnified view. “Adding da Vinci robotic surgery to our […]