By Samantha Cart According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, small business defines 98 percent of companies in West Virginia and accounts for 49 percent of the state’s workforce. These statistics have left many wondering how West Virginia will weather the economic storm created by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, April 28,…
Introducing Voters to Community Leaders By Lori Kersey Filing for a marriage license. Buying a house. Voting in an election. Paying taxes. These innocuous tasks that make up the fabric of everyday life are tied together by a common thread—a visit to the county courthouse. From the county clerk who files vital records like birth…
By Sheanna Spence The first step is often the hardest. “The individual has to be ready to admit they have a problem and be willing to make a change,” says Michael Haney, director of the Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care and Treatment, or PROACT. “When they’re ready, we want them to know that we’re…
By Ken Bays In many small college towns, the bond between students and the surrounding community is a close one, with the school serving as a significant thread in the fabric of the neighborhood. That’s certainly the case in Lewisburg, WV, where the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) offers a number of programs…
By Kristian Davis Located in the heart of West Virginia—and within a short drive of more than five states—lies Fayetteville, a small town full of beautiful rivers, vibrant shopping areas, unique restaurants and an ever-growing outdoor industry. Fayetteville has always been known for its amazing rafting and kayaking trips, as well as climbing and biking…
By Richard Queen “Our health care system is designed to address medical fires versus fire prevention.” Quoted in a study titled “Most Adults Don’t Receive Preventive Care,” Dave Chase, co-founder of Health Rosetta, speaks of the need for reform in traditional fee-for-service U.S. health care. While industries like manufacturing have long understood the need for…