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Scouts from around the world will have the opportunity to explore robotics, additive manufacturing (3D printing) and the latest automation technology at the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) exhibit during the 24th World Scout Jamboree July 22 through August 2. RCBI staff will be on hand each day demonstrating advanced technologies and answering related questions…
Doug Meeks, president, Brewer & Company of West Virginia, Inc., Charleston, was elected president of the Contractors Association of West Virginia at the association’s Annual Meeting held July 11-14 at The Greenbrier. He replaces Roger Thomas, vice president of Kelly Paving, Inc., Williamstown, who will serve on the Board of Directors as immediate past president. Serving…
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant of $444,000 to support Marshall University’s heart and vascular diseases research. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “West Virginia universities continue to garner attention and support because of…
Shepherd University, the West Virginia University Extension Service, and Jefferson Growers, Artisans, and Producers Coalition, conducted the Jefferson Farm to School Institute for school teachers, nutrition staff, cafeteria managers, nurses, and parents June 17-19. The institute is part of a new initiative to help connect K-12 students to the land and their communities. The workshop…
A local company’s expansion is bringing dozens of jobs to the Two Virginias. Industrial Plating & Machine is planning to fill up to 100 new positions. IPM is an Original Equipment Manufacturer with state-of-the-art machine, tool and fabricating equipment. Our experienced workforce utilizes up to 250,000 square feet of production space. We also offer industrial…
The Shepherd University Foundation announces a scholarship opportunity for female students studying biology at Shepherd. The Files-Lowman Scholarship was established by Shepherd alumna Melanie Files and her husband Rick Lowman. Files was inspired to create the annually funded award after attending a master naturalist class with Shepherd’s Dr. Laura Robertson, assistant professor of biology. A…