Thursday, May 23 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:49:15 GMT
Children in Monroe County had a lot to celebrate Thursday. It was all because of a brand new community playground. The Hawk's Nest Recreational Park was unveiled by the grand opening celebration at Mountain
Children in Monroe County had a lot to celebrate Thursday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:10:31 GMT
Almost 1,000 motor cycles rumbled through our area Thursday. They made their annual stop in Greenbrier County during the "Veteran's Run For The Wall" tour. The veterans came all the way from California
Almost 1,000 motor cycles rumbled through our area Thursday.
They made their annual stop in Greenbrier County during the "Veteran's Run For The Wall" tour.
The veterans came all the way from California as they continue on their journey to Washington D.C.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:45:36 GMT
The Boy Scouts of America are expected to wrap up a two day meeting in which one the topics up for discussion is whether or not to change its long-standing ban on openly gay scouts. It's been a long road
The Boy Scouts of America are expected to wrap up a two day meeting in which one the topics up for discussion is whether or not to change its long-standing ban on openly gay scouts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:15:04 GMT
A man is dead after an afternoon accident in Fayette County. The two vehicle accident happened on WV Route 61 at 2:23 p.m. near Camp Branch Road. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found one of
One man is dead, another hospitalized after head-on crash in Fayette County.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:05:54 GMT
Another pill dealer is off the streets as a Summers County may pleaded guilty to charges of selling Oxycodone.Michael Harshaw, Jr., 36, of Hinton sold five oxycodone pills to a police informant on Oct.
Another pill dealer is off the streets as a Summers County may pleaded guilty to charges of selling Oxycodone.
Bluefield State College Board of Governors has selected Dr. Marsha V. Krotseng to become the 13th president of the College.
BSC Board of Governors Chair James Palmer made the announcement on
Wednesday, Aug. 7. Dr. Krotseng is currently the Vice Chancellor, Strategic Planning/Executive Director, College Technical Education Council, North Dakota University System. She has also served as Associate Vice President & Chief Planning Officer at Valdosta State University, Vice Provost/Executive Assistant to the President at West Liberty State College, and Assistant Professor at The University of Mississippi. Her career in higher education has spanned 25 years, including seven years as Director of Research and Information Systems at the State College and University Systems of West Virginia.
"I am deeply honored by the decision of the Board of Governors and am both thrilled and humbled by the opportunity to lead this historic campus as its 13th President," Dr. Krotseng stated. "I would like to thank Chairman Palmer and the members of the Board for placing their confidence in me. It will be a privilege to work with the campus, community, and state to advance Bluefield State College to new heights."
"It's exciting that my professional journey has led me back to West Virginia," she continued. "I look forward to meeting and engaging with Bluefield State's dedicated students, faculty, staff, and alumni and to working closely with the Board of Governors, Chancellor Hill, the Higher Education Policy Commission, community leaders, and state policymakers to fulfill the College's vision."
The BSC Board of Governors' conducted nationwide search
that attracted nearly 50 applicants. Their decision has been forwarded to the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission for confirmation at HEPC's Aug. 10 meeting.
Dr. Krotseng becomes the first woman to serve as president in the 117-year history of the College.
"I am committed to Bluefield State's core values – excellence, community, diversity, and growth – and will work to extend the College's recognition regionally, nationally, and internationally," Dr. Krotseng said. "I have always made it a point to be highly visible and approachable on campus, and my husband and I look forward to continuing that tradition at Bluefield State College."
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