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Charleston Leader area weekly mass times

By Charleston Leader | Oct 29, 2022

The following parishes in the Charleston Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Annual Blood Drive Battle Begins Oct. 31

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Charleston will go head-to-head (or arm to arm) with West Virginia State University as they participate in a “Blood Drive Battle” to help the American Red Cross.

School of Art and Design to host senior capstone art exhibitions

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

The Marshall University School of Art and Design has two exhibitions in early November at the Visual Arts Center, 927 3rd Ave. in downtown Huntington.

UC Names New Cheer Coach

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

Lincoln County native Monica Dial will join the Golden Eagles as the new head cheerleading coach.

BridgeValley Foundation is hosting a Bingo and Pajama Night on December 3

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

The BridgeValley Foundation is hosting a Bingo and Pajama Night on Saturday, December, 3rd at 6:30pm at the South Charleston campus Advanced Technology Center.

Convention & Visitors Bureau Releases New Travel Guide

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

The Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau today revealed its new Travel Guide for the city of Charleston and surrounding areas.

Alumnus Jay Goldman to be Honored by City Holding

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

City Holding, parent company of City National Bank, is recognizing local businessman Jay Goldman for years of impactful service on its board by renovating a classroom at the University of Charleston in his honor.

New bridge that carries Interstate 64 across the Kanawha River Between the Nitro and St. Albans exits is now officially open

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

On Friday afternoon Governor Jim Justice, along with state, local Nitro officials and citizens officially opened the new bridge that carries Interstate 64 across the Kanawha River Between the Nitro and St. Albans exits.

Wvsu Aers Partners with Higher Ed Institutions to Benefit Maple Syrup Producers

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2022

The West Virginia State University Agricultural and Environmental Research Station (WVSU AERS) is partnering with West Virginia University and Future Generations University to implement a comprehensive research, education and extension program benefiting maple producers and landowners throughout West Virginia and all regions where maple syrup is being produced using natural vacuum.

UC Names New Cheer Coach

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

Lincoln County native Monica Dial will join the Golden Eagles as the new head cheerleading coach.

Sun Belt Cross Country Championships Rescheduled to Friday, October 28

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

The Sun Belt Cross Country Championships have been moved to Friday, October 28 due to inclement weather, as announced by the league office.

Brass Band of the TriState to give concert Nov. 1

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

Marshall University will host a concert by the Brass Band of the TriState at 7:30 p.m.

Meet your 2022-23 Mr. and Miss State - JaMarcus "Marco" Williamson and Kori Brown!

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2022

Meet your 2022-23 Mr. and Miss State - JaMarcus "Marco" Williamson and Kori Brown!

Boone County Commission Meeting on November 1

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2022

Boone County Commission Meeting on November 1

BridgeValley to Host Open House Events

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2022

BridgeValley nursing program has been recognized as the best in West Virginia

Alumnus Jay Goldman to be Honored by City Holding

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2022

City Holding, parent company of City National Bank, is recognizing local businessman Jay Goldman for years of impactful service on its board by renovating a classroom at the University of Charleston in his honor.

Homecoming week activities to begin with Unity Walk

By Press release submission | Oct 22, 2022

Marshall University will officially kick off Homecoming week on Monday, Oct. 24, as faculty, staff, students, family and alumni come together in a bold display of unity, inclusion and oneness.

Lindsay Acree Receives WV DHHR Impact Award

By Press release submission | Oct 22, 2022

Dr. Lindsay Acree, assistant professor, Pharmacy Practice Department at the UC School of Pharmacy, has been awarded the first-ever Impact Award from the WV Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Drug Control Policy and the Bureau for Behavioral Health.