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Two Women Presidents in Higher Education Announce Their Upcoming Retirements
The first woman president of Concord University in Athens, West Virginia, has announced her plans to retire in August 2025 at the conclusion of the upcoming academic year. Dr. Boggess joined the Concord University faculty in 1983 as an adjunct professor of business. Over the course of her 41-year tenure with the university, she has served as a tenured professor, chair of the business department, president of the faculty, associate academic dean, and vice president and academic dean of the university. She was appointed interim president in 2013, and assumed the presidency permanently one year later. Her time at the helm of the university has been marked with significant improvements to infrastructure, athletics, academic programming, as well as a substantial increase in grant funding.
Gov. Justice announces 4% personal income tax cut trigger, marching West Virginia closer to eliminating tax
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that an additional 4% reduction in personal income tax rates will take effect on January 1, 2025. The reduction was triggered after the state’s revenue collections surpassed the rate of inflation, as stipulated in House Bill 2526, which the Governor signed in 2023. This trigger puts the state on a path to eliminating […] The post Gov. Justice announces 4% personal income tax cut trigger, marching West Virginia closer to eliminating tax appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
American Pro Wrestling Hosted at the Fairgrounds
FAIRLEA- On Saturday, July 6, the state fairgrounds hosted an event for American Pro Wrestling in the West Virginia Building. American Pro Wrestling has gained more and more popularity and is shown on Fox 59 every Saturday night at midnight. A nice sized crowd showed up to see the show and were provided with good […] The post American Pro Wrestling Hosted at the Fairgrounds appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Dispute between two men results in stabbing
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A dispute between two men, one of which called the other’s wife a “stupid b*tch”, resulted in a stabbing. On May 22, 2024, around 10:37 PM, Raleigh County EOC dispatched Beckley Police Department Officers to the Smart Hotel at 1909 Harper Road in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, for a reported […]
Mental health, addiction drive homelessness in West Virginia, study finds
Many homeless people in West Virginia are long-term residents of the state, a comprehensive study of homelessness released earlier this week found. When people experiencing homelessness move here, it is often for services or to be near loved ones. The study, completed by the West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute for the Department of Human […] The post Mental health, addiction drive homelessness in West Virginia, study finds appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
RCB Clinic, GVMC to host community health forums
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Robert C. Byrd Clinic, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, and the Greenbrier County Health Department are joining forces to host a series of community health forums across Greenbrier County. These forums aim to gather valuable input from residents to better understand and address local healthcare needs. Opportunity...
West Virginia elected officials release statements after Trump is shot at rally
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Elected officials in West Virginia have begun to release statements after former President Trump was shot at a Pennsylvania rally. President Trump is “doing fine” after being grazed by an apparent bullet at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to the Associated Press, the shooter is dead, and a rally attendee […]
FEMA disaster recovery assistance readily available for affected residents
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — With the aftermath of severe storms and weather that hit in early April 2024, Fayette and Nicholas county residents now have the chance to apply for FEMA assistance. The severe storms and weather impacted 11 counties in total, which included Fayette and Nicholas counties, bringing everything from tornadoes to flooding and […]
Swiss chocolate & Guatemalan chicken at the mall
Finally some good news to report at Westfield Montgomery mall: Swiss chocolatier Läderach and Guatemalan chicken chain Pollo Campero made their respective debuts this week. Läderach has taken over the second-floor space that once belonged to Godiva, turning it into a wonderland of chocolate truffles, chocolate pralines, heart-shaped chocolates, alcohol-infused chocolates, and the company’s signature “FrischSchoggi” chocolate bark. There’s also a bar where you can purchase rotating flavors of chocolate by the piece or by the slab — and the staff is not shy with the samples. This is the first Maryland location for Läderach, which has a flagship store on New York’s Fifth Avenue and is quickly expanding throughout the U.S. If you’re looking for something heartier, Pollo Campero is now open in the Dining Terrace serving up chicken, salads, empanadas, tortillas, beans, rice, and fries made from potato or yuca.
Cognitive decline and the hidden factors you may not know about
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Just like your body, your brain can deteriorate with time and age. Cognitive decline is described as the gradual loss of thinking abilities. When you think of this diagnosis, your thoughts may drift to only age being a factor in this decline. However, that is not always the case. Cognitive decline […]
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