Christmas in Shepherdstown
By Marianne Davis Shepherdstown, WV, understands the Christmas season in all its innocence, joy and excitement. Honoring the modern and the historic, there is something for everyone at the four-week Christmas in Shepherdstown celebration, including family fun, late night entertainment, arts and feasting. The triumphal return of Santa Claus launches the Christmas season the Friday […]
Lost & Found: Christmas Celebrations in West Virginia
By Katie Allie These are my stories from the road and hard-won guidance from a thoughtful traveler. If I’m making you curious about getting lost and finding the good stuff in this great big world we all share, then I’m doing something right. The Mountain State really puts on a show for Christmas—and what better […]
Lost & Found: Winter at West Virginia’s Resorts
By Katie Allie These are my stories from the road and hard-won guidance from a thoughtful traveler. If I’m making you curious about getting lost and finding the good stuff in this great big world we all share, then I’m doing something right. I can’t blame you for wanting to curl up with your family […]
Improving Student Achievement in West Virginia
By Scott Rotruck The economic climate of our state is changing. While we remain optimistic for a future that is bright and rich with opportunities for young students, competition is also ever increasing. It is critical to prepare and empower students to be capable of critical thinking and problem solving so that whatever path they […]
Lost & Found: My Travel Checklist
By Katie Allie These are my stories from the road and hard-won guidance from a thoughtful traveler. If I’m making you curious about getting lost and finding the good stuff in this great big world we all share, then I’m doing something right. You know the easy stuff: turn your cellular data off, confirm your […]
Simulated Workplace: The New Emerging Work Force
By Dr. Kathy D’Antoni The greatest strength of a state is the quality of its work force.  The history of West Virginia’s work force and its great work ethic is known across the nation. It is imperative as West Virginia’s economy becomes more diverse that the state’s emerging work force has the skill sets and […]