Concord University News

Integrity, tirelessness and dedication were words used Thursday to describe Pipestem State Park Superintendent Steve Bolar, the recipient of the 2009 Distinguished West Virginian award.

Times are hard, but according to Craig Hammond, executive director of the Bluefield Union Mission, local contributors, churches and civic organizations have stepped up their contributions to the mission's food pantry, and their overall support of the mission.

The chairman and chief executive officer of the company that plans to buy Verizon's West Virginia wire line business will be the keynote speaker at the Fund for Concord University dinner Nov.

Several area students have been named to the dean's list at Concord University for the spring 2009 semester.

KANNAPOLIS a ' Kevin Garay will be the new principal of A.L. Brown High School, and Dr.

CONCORD a ' The 87 members of Cannon School's class of 2009 have announced their plans for the future.

BLUEFIELD ' A crowd of about 60 people gathered Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Bland Road and Oakhurst Avenue for a brief dedication service at the Rhonda Grace Linkous Memorial Fountain.

Hundreds of graduates from Princeton, PikeView and Montcalm high schools took a big step in their lives Saturday when the classes of 2009 were presented their diplomas.

Families and friends carrying cameras and good wishes for their loved ones gathered Saturday across Mercer County and in Tazewell County, Va.

A Franklin County judge has ordered that a special grand jury be impaneled to determine whether there has been criminal activity in the Sheriff's Department.

A new candy shop, The Candy Lady, has opened in uptown Beckley on Prince Street across from the Raleigh County Courthouse.

Before we jump to conclusions about Ashley Hunt's curious employment with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, it might be wise to step back and give her and her dad, Sheriff Ewell Hunt, the benefit of the doubt.

Marshall University Graduate College students Kevin Pruitt and Adrian Scott excavate a section of the fort near an 18th-century blacksmithing area, while Andy Jordan and another volunteer screen dirt for small artifacts.

The men's soccer coach at Concord University didn't have far to look to identify his latest recruit.

The gazebo will offer students a chance to gather in a relaxing environment. ATHENS- -- Students at Concord University will now have a place to gather, picnic or watch performances on campus.

Tuesday's rainy weather didn't slow down runners in Mercer County. Several people hit the track at Concord University for the annual Roth Memorial 5K run.

Turmoil has enveloped the Franklin County Sheriffa s Office, with two top-ranking deputies fired from their posts as state police investigate an accusation that Sheriff Ewell Hunt ordered one of the men to approve time sheets for his daughter for hours she may not have worked.

Fifteen students have spent the entire Spring semester learning about West Virginia's primary resource.

Concord University is home to the only carillon bells in West Virginia. Students from the music department decided to feature the bells in a special performance.

While these additional transportation dollars will be highly competitive, West Virginia should have a good shot at securing some of the federal funds, according to U.S. Rep.