SBA Increases Support for Hispanic Entrepreneurs

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) are teaming together on a pilot program in eight states to broaden the impact of the agency’s programs among Hispanic entrepreneurs. “An economy built to last includes boosting entrepreneurship opportunities in Hispanic American communities,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills.  “The SBA is…

Four cases on docket as West Virginia Supreme Court visits Marshall

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will convene at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center on the Huntington campus. The Court will hear four interesting cases during the session, which is part of Constitution Week at Marshall. The docket for the Supreme Court’s visit to Marshall…

Lectures by distinguished scholars center around civil rights movement

Marshall University will host a series of lectures by distinguished scholars  centering around the long civil rights movement in the U.S. during the fall semester, according to Dr. David Trowbridge, associate professor of history and director of African and African American Studies. “The series is inspired by a course that I am co-teaching with Joan…

Shepherd awarded Military Friendly Schools® title from Victory Media Inc.

Shepherd University has been named to the 2013 Military Friendly Schools® list by Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses…

Charleston Rod Run and Doo Wop Expected to Attract Thousands to the City Oct. 4-7

The 7th annual Charleston Rod Run and Doo Wop returns to Charleston Oct. 4-7. Held this year in conjunction with the World’s Championship Chili Cookoff, coordinators expect to attract approximately 25,000 people each day from 15 states and Eastern Canada. “We’re excited to welcome car enthusiasts and visitors from all around who will come out…

Regional Wealth Management Firm Adds Yet Another Accomplished Professional to their Team

McKinley Carter Wealth Services, a regional wealth management firm with offices in Wheeling and Charleston, West Virginia as well as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that Fred H. Tipper has joined the team as the firm’s Director of Investments. David H. McKinley, President and Managing Director for McKinley Carter stated, “Fred and I have…