In honor of Digital Inclusion Week, an annual event that raises awareness about digital equity work across the country, the West Virginia Department of Economic Development announced today the award of $730,000 for the development of West Virginia’s Digital Equity Plan. The funds, which come in the form of a Digital Equity Planning Grant from Read More…
Current Ascend members executing service projects in celebration of West Virginia Day Charleston, WV (June 20, 2023) –– Ascend West Virginia, the nation’s premier talent attraction and retention program, today announced its addition of the New River Gorge community to the program. Founded by West Virginia native Brad D. Smith and his wife Alys, Ascend WV Read More…
Alta Mae Nicholas Richards, 87 of Big Springs, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV; following an extended illness. She was born June 12, 1938 in Calhoun County, daughter of the late Ralph “Swifty” and Ida (Whipkey) Nicholas. Alta is Read More…
