Run. Hide. Fight.: Surviving an Active Shooter Event
From 2000-2013, 160 active shooter situations occurred in the U.S., killing 486 individuals and wounding 557 others. An active shooter is defined as an individual who is actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a public place, regardless of the number of individuals wounded or killed. Through its Run. Hide. Fight. program, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has established a nationwide active shooter prevention effort by educating law enforcement departments and citizens on how to respond in these crises.
Discover West Virginia 2016
Click on the cover below to see the full Discover West Virginia 2016 issue, and discover some of the best West Virginia has to offer!
Davis & Elkins Ready to Tee Off for Spring Classic Tourney
Organizers of the second annual Davis & Elkins College Spring Classic Golf Tournament are putting final plans in place for the March 8-9 outing at the top-ranked Sun ‘N Lake Golf Club in sunny Sebring, FL. The fun get-away for golfers and non-golfers supports D&E’s unique Highlands Scholar Program. Last year’s tournament raised $50,000 for […]
SBA National Ombudsman to Host Small Business Regulatory Fairness Hearing in Charleston
Small business owners, representatives of local economic development organizations, trade groups and community leaders are invited to join the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Ombudsman Earl L. Gay to discuss federal regulatory issues impacting Charleston, West Virginia small businesses on Friday, February 19, 2016. This event will give the local business community a chance to […]
Marshall University Forensic Science Center DNA Technical Leader Showcases Success of Novel Project for Technical Review of Sexual Assault Cases at National DNA Technical Conference
Jason Chute, Marshall University Forensic Science Center DNA technical leader, presented information about the successful pilot project to review and expedite sexual assault kit cases for the Michigan State Police (MSP) at the Bode Mid-Atlantic: DNA and Investigators Conference in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, last month. Individuals from crime laboratories and law enforcement, as […]
The Cost of Our Country Roads
An estimated $1 billion in annual funding is needed for repair and upkeep of West Virginia’s current highway system. While more than $300 million has been allocated for repairs, state leaders seek supplementary funding for maintaining roads and bridges in the Mountain State. By Samantha Cart Whether it’s a winding back road on the scenic […]
