Written by Jason Keeling on September 18, 2007The 1970 plane crash that took the lives of 75 Marshall University football players, coaches and fans was nothing less than tragic. Last year’s filming of “We Are Marshall” provided opportunity for West Virginians to commemorate the loss and find renewed spirit. A collective energy encompassed the Tri-State area when the project was announced. Excitement [...]
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Written by Jason Keeling on September 5, 2007Today Gov. Joe Manchin announced his office will accept suggestions from West Virginia residents regarding state welcome signs. You can submit ideas online or call 1-866-SLOGAN-4 through Sept. 19.
The Manchin administration began promoting an “Open for Business” mantra in 2005 and state signs were modified with the theme early last year. Though he is popular [...]
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Written by Jason Keeling on September 1, 2007The first two weeks of September are going to be busy for six Charleston area professionals, including myself, as we raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and compete for the namesake of “Charleston’s Finest.” The goal is simple: Raise as much money as possible, via direct contributions and ticket sales for the Sept. 15 [...]
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Written by Skip Lineberg on August 28, 2007A few months ago, I attended a lecture by Stephen Dubner, co-author of the best-selling book Freakonomics. The book is heady, quirky, interesting, and informative. You must understand this book is written by economists that study questions in depth. I’m talking thousands of data points and years of observation. None of their answers are anecdotal [...]
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Written by Brian Alcorn on July 31, 2007When I started a business in West Virginia several years ago, my venture began in Charleston. As I developed relationships with local business owners, a few took me under their wings and gave advice on the do’s and don’ts of conducting business in West Virginia. One don’t I occasionally heard was: “People in [...]
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Written by Jason Keeling on July 21, 2007Upcoming Events
Wild and Wonderful MountainFest, Morgantown, July 26-29
Multifest of West Virginia, Charleston, Aug. 3-5
Rib & Music Fest, Huntington, Aug. 9-12
West Virginia State Fair, Lewisburg, Aug. 10-18
News and Sentinel Races, Parkersburg, Aug. 18/19
Skatepark Fundraiser Concert, The John Corbett Band, Fayetteville, Aug. 25
Festival of the Rivers, Hinton, Sept. 1/2
Throughout the Summer
Bluefield Orioles Baseball, Bluefield
West Virginia Rail Trails, [...]
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Written by Jason Keeling on July 14, 2007If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy the art of cooking, you might be interested in the West Virginia Recipe Challenge, which takes place Aug. 18 during the State Fair in Lewisburg. New entrepreneurs and existing businesses will participate in two separate contests. The competition winners will be awarded over $10,000 worth of services [...]
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