Huntington’s 13th Annual Empty Bowls to Raise Funds, Awareness for Food Bank
By Beth Caruthers Created by Marshall University ceramics students, Huntington Museum of Art contributions and local potters, more than 1,200 handcrafted bowls will be for sale on Friday, April 15, during Huntington’s 13th annual Empty Bowls event. From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the public can peruse bowls in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church on […]
One Can Make a Difference
This Spring, Pickering Associates participated in West Virginia’s Canstruction competition for the third time in an effort to help bring an end to world hunger. Canstruction is a unique nonprofit organization which hosts design competitions, exhibitions and events showcasing colossal structures made entirely out of full cans of food. After the structures are built the […]
SBA, Tech Titans Help Small Businesses Go Digital
By Natalia Olson-Urtecho Using digital tools, small businesses today can offer customized delivery options for customers and manage employee payroll with a swipe of a screen or click of a button. “Smart” tools are helping small employers compete with big firms, churning up dollars that stay on Main Street and spurring local economies. Whether small firms […]
Becoming an Outdoors Woman
By Hoy Murphy Outdoor recreation is becoming increasingly popular with women of all ages, and there are many activities from which to choose. Hiking, biking, camping, shooting, fishing, outdoor cooking—all are fun, but they take some instruction. Finding someone to teach those skills in a safe, female-friendly environment is what the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) […]
Marshall University to Host Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship
West Virginia high school students will have the opportunity to earn six hours of college credit this summer during the inaugural Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship (GSE) at Marshall University, July 5-26. The program is free to all West Virginia residents. The GSE is a three-week educational session geared toward students enrolled in the ninth through […]
Take Up Your Quest at North Bend State Park
Whether its backpacking or birding, kayaking or canoeing—if you want to learn an outdoor recreation skill or get reacquainted with an activity put on hold due to job or family obligations, North Bend State Park has a program for you. North Bend’s new Quest program provides guests with customized outdoor experiences taught by skilled […]