Anywhere there is the potential for growth—the human body, the natural world, the business community—there also exists the reality of growing pains, and West Virginia’s thriving energy industry is no different. As the Marcellus Shale sector grows by leaps and bounds, it sees its share of growing pains, and this might be most evident in…
By T.L. Headley In the minds of many Americans, West Virginia is known for its mountains, its coal, its majestic scenery—and its poverty. There is no doubt that the state’s mountains provide the backdrop for some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. However, the stereotype of people enduring pervasive poverty while barefoot in…
By Andrew Beckner Your wife could be sick, the doctors say. Really sick. The worst kind of sick you can be. It could be cancer. It’s a scary word. Maybe the scariest. Your heart beats faster, just as you wonder how many heartbeats she has left. You might cry or refuse to believe it. Maybe…
Science fiction has made the existence and progression of robotics both a powerful and somewhat frightening possibility for the future. In novels and movies, robots have been known to override computer systems to gain control of humans or extinguish the human race in its entirety in an effort to take over the world. In reality,…
West Virginia has a long history of being on the medical forefront. In fact, the first person ever treated with a full course of penicillin was being treated at Fairmont General Hospital in 1944. With a foundation in medicinal research, the Mountain State maintains a tradition of excellence in medical research and patient care by…
By Jane Marks Paul Revere sounded the alarm and the citizens responded to collectively confront their approaching attackers. For many years, the Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter has been sounding the alarm that the tsunami of Alzheimer’s disease is fast approaching. Currently, 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that includes more than 48,000 West…