United States Attorney Booth Goodwin to announce the 2012 U.S. Attorney’s Law Enforcement and Victim Assistance Awards Monday at Marshall University

The 2012 U.S. Attorney’s Law Enforcement and Victim Assistance Awards Ceremony will be at noon Monday, Oct. 15, at the Marshall University Foundation Hall, Home of the Erickson Alumni Center on MU’s Huntington campus. The annual awards ceremony, hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia, recognizes commendable service of…

Charleston Ambassador Opportunity

The Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), in partnership with the East End Family Resource Center (EEFRC) Senior Program is recruiting people to become Charleston ambassadors. Volunteer ambassadors will engage in varied activities to enhance the visitor’s experience in Charleston, such as staffing a welcome table at the airport during large conventions or assisting with…

West Liberty University Homecoming 2012 Includes Unveiling of Capital Campaign

Leslie “Les” DeFelice, chair of the West Liberty Foundation, announced the launch of a $22 million fundraising campaign today that will fund the future of West Liberty University. The capital campaign was unveiled during a press conference in historic Shaw Hall. “West Liberty University Foundation is pleased to announce The Capital Campaign for a Great…

Buckhannon Nominated for 2013 Coolest Small Towns Contest

For the seventh year running, Budget Travel magazine is looking to uncover the top 10 standout communities across the country. Does your hometown or favorite getaway have what it takes to make the cut? Think Buckhannon, WV does? Then vote for them in this exciting contest. Nominations are open until October 15th. The town must have a population under…

Founder Bill Brown honored at 2012 Miners’ Celebration

Celebrating the past, present and future of West Virginia coal mining, the 2012 Miners’ Celebration honored Brown Equipment & Machine founder Bill Brown posthumously for his contributions to the industry. Held at the Tamarack in Beckley, WV, the Celebration was presented by Marshall University-CEGAS; the WV Coal Association; the WV Department of Energy, Office of…

West Liberty University Realigns Institutional Advancement Office to Reach Institutional Goals

West Liberty University Vice President of Institutional Advancement Jason Koegler has announced a change in titles and duties in the development and marketing departments to reflect West Liberty University’s institutional focus. “In keeping with President Capehart’s vision for a great university, we want to make the development and marketing efforts as efficient as possible while…