Clyde Craig
BECKLEY, W.Va.—Officials at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are anticipating increased river use and shuttle traffic during the World Scout Jamboree July 22-August 2 at the adjacent Summit Bechtel Reserve. Up to 65,000 scouts and scout leaders from more than 170 countries are expected to attend the event attend the landmark event, … Read more
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents and visitors to buy and use consumer fireworks in a safe manner. Fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, on average, 280 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the … Read more
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has detected boxwood blight in several residential and commercial landscapes throughout West Virginia. The blight was first diagnosed in West Virginia on plants shipped from out of state nurseries in July 2015, according to Kent Leonhardt, Commissioner of Agriculture. It was first reported in the United States in 2011. … Read more
Enhance your survival skills and knowledge during a two-day course offered in May at New River Community and Technical College’s campus in Nicholas County at Summersville, West Virginia. Students will receive instruction on how to survive in emergency situations and learn how settlers lived without modern conveniences and technology, according to Jenni R. Canterbury, the … Read more
Is your community suffering from the appearance of its old industrial or commercial sites—otherwise known as brownfields? The West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center at West Virginia University is seeking communities that would like to apply for up to $5,000 in redevelopment assistance. According to Patrick Kirby, a spokesman for the Foundations for Overcoming Challenges and … Read more
Visiting Saint Petersburg? Why not venture to Finland, a rail journey of less than four hours? While Russia is all about grand palaces, museums, and heritage structures, Finland has all the elements for spending a few relaxing days in the lap of nature. Here are a few interesting ideas to make your visit more appealing … Read more
The southeastern U.S., also known simply as “The South,” is famous for its slow pace and vibrant character. The region is defined in part by its spicy cuisine, colorful accents, and warm, friendly people. Exploring its remarkable cities and towns in large groups is an excellent idea, if managed with detailed planning in advance. Here’s … Read more
There may be plenty of reasons to migrate email to an alternate server. Perhaps you’re needing to change service providers or your corporate email’s server. Perhaps an employee has resigned, requiring you to transfer data to another employee. In many cases you may be required to transfer a massive amount of information from the inbox … Read more
Mobile traffic today far exceeds that of desktop traffic, which is why more companies are deciding to build their own corporate mobile apps. Which businesses should run mobile projects? Which can realize the potential of landing big profits? Let’s take a closer look. A smart approach to ios app development will save customers time and … Read more
One of the last coal camps that remain in the coalfields near Beckley, West Virginia, has been found eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, according to a spokesman for the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia. Once a mining boom-town, Helen, with a population of nearly 125 residents, was determined eligible for … Read more
