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By Matthew Browning The West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston has been invaded by Yellow Jackets. That is, the West Virginia State University (WVSU) Yellow Jackets. Staff members with WVSU’s Agricultural and Environmental Research Station (AERS) moved into offices and laboratory space at the hilltop facility in July. Currently, three labs and multiple…
By Cullen Naumoff Local educators now have a new tool to help prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s opportunities thanks to the Charleston Area Alliance (CAA). The Educator|Industry Institute (E|II), launched in July 2012, gives educators an inside look at the operations and career possibilities within the region’s industries, including energy, chemical and automotive. The goal…
By Mitzi Vince Marsha moved back to her hometown of War, West Virginia, from South Carolina after a divorce in 1995, and one of her only employment opportunities involved cleaning homes for an average monthly income of $350. When the AmeriCorps APPALREAD program came into her county in 1998, the single mother who needed food…
By Sonya Hall After struggling with addiction for years, Kelly came to Dress for Success River Cities four years rehabilitated. Putting herself through school, she had just graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social work and was about to begin a new job. “Coming to Dress for Success River Cities was such an excellent experience,…
By Crystal Good For the past five years, a quiet transformation has taken place in communities all over West Virginia, and it all began in October 2007 at Stonewall Jackson Resort. The first Create WV Conference was held on two beautiful fall days. Organized by what was then a volunteer working group of Vision Shared…
By Katie Wootton Fierce shots ring out. Bodies litter the hallway floor. A gunman makes his way through the building. A voice comes over the loud speaker. “Attention. This is a drill. Attention—this is a drill. Campus is on lockdown. Lock your doors and remain in your secure area until the all clear is announced.”…