Spilman Adds to Federal Black Lung Team

Spilman Thomas & Battle announced that Christopher M. Green has joined the law firm as Counsel in its Charleston office. Green’s primary area of practice is litigation with an emphasis on federal black lung. He has extensive experience defending employers at all levels of litigation related to federal black lung claims and defending employers in appellate proceedings…

West Virginia American Water Accepting Applications for 2019 Firefighting Support Grants

West Virginia American Water announced today that applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2019 Firefighting Support Grant program. Firefighting support grants provide financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in the company’s designated service areas. “West Virginia American Water is enhancing the safety of the public by providing additional resources for our…

WVU IDEA Hub wins national rising star award for entrepreneurship and innovation

The West Virginia University IDEA Hub has received national recognition for its comprehensive, University-wide efforts in entrepreneurship and innovation, an award for which it had been named a finalist in previous years. Assistant Vice President for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Carrie White, WVU Morgantown LaunchLab Program Coordinator Sonja Jewell Kelley, WVU Tech LaunchLab Director Nora Myers, IDEA Faculty Fellow at Potomac State College Amy Weaver and West Virginia Community Business Center Director Danny Germain accepted the…