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West Virginia state parks will offer opportunities for residents and visitors who want to take part in the “Governor’s Day to Serve” Saturday, September 29, as proclaimed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. “This is a chance for people to lend a hand with state parks projects and to help others in need,” said West Virginia…
Students at Davis & Elkins College today responded to an earlier donor’s expressed hope with their own generosity: a challenge gift of $200,000 toward replacement of the school’s pool roof. Terms of the gift call for an additional $400,000 to be contributed in matching funds by others. The surprise announcement was made by Alex Torres,…
The law firm of Bailey & Wyant, PLLC announces the addition of Dan LeMasters and Betsy Stewart as their newest Associates to the Charleston office. Dan attended West Virginia University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdepartmental Studies. In 2009, Dan graduated with a Masters Degree in Secondary…
Dr. J. Graham Rankin, professor of the Marshall University forensic science graduate program, presented research results to develop a field method for identifying the hallucinogenic herb Salvia divinorum Sept. 12 at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Rankin presented the seminar to students and faculty of the forensic chemistry program within the Department of Chemistry and Chemical…
West Virginia University Hospitals-East’s Jefferson Memorial Hospital recently announced its employee Jewel Award winners for August 2012. Award categories are Ruby and Diamond and each award has specific criteria for selection. The “Ruby” Award represents richness and warmth in the delivery of care and this individual demonstrates a willingness to assist patients, staff and others…
Hundreds of West Liberty University students will benefit from a recent $75,000 gift from the Bordas and Bordas law firm of Wheeling. “We are grateful to Jamie Bordas and appreciate his willingness to support higher education at West Liberty University. This money will greatly enhance our journalism and communications department and give our students an…