With more than $2 billion in repairs needed for West Virginia schools, careful thought is given when deciding whether to renovate, repurpose or replace educational facilities. For both new and existing schools, modern safety and technological features are top priority. By Samantha Cart Every December, the School Building Authority of West Virginia (SBA) meets to…
The Homer Laughlin China Company is more than clay, kilns and craft workers. For Newell, WV, it’s a catalyst for hope, growth and prosperity. For the manufacturing industry, it’s an icon for success. By Jennifer Jett Prezkop In Hancock County, the most northern point of West Virginia, there’s a cluster of factories that run the length…
Millennials, those born after 1980, are choosing to live, work, play and stay in places known for innovation, diversity and interconnectivity. To attract and retain these young professionals, West Virginia communities must adapt to the wants and needs of this generation. By Natalie Roper In this 21st-century, knowledge-based economy, young talent retention plays an…
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded West Virginia University (WVU) Libraries with a Sparks! Ignition Grant for Libraries to address challenges faced by the student veteran community. “Our men and women in uniform risk their lives to protect…
Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates (MOA) is pleased to announce Chad Poage, DO, will join the long-standing medical practice on August 17. “I am looking forward to building my orthopedic practice in North Central West Virginia and using my expertise to help people in the area,” Poage says. Poage earned his undergraduate degree in biology from West…
Chelsea Freer recently accepted the operations manager position for General Corporation and its affiliated companies in Charleston, Dunbar, Huntington and Clarksburg, WV. General Corporation and its affiliated companies are one of the leading providers of commercial real estate in West Virginia. Freer is a graduate of the University of Charleston with a bachelor’s degree in…