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South Korean insulin manufacturer to build facility in Morgantown

A lower-cost insulin manufacturer has taken the next step toward establishing a location in West Virginia. UNDBIO, a South Korean company, has secured a lease with West Virginia University to build an insulin manufacturing facility in Morgantown. The company anticipates creating 200 jobs within the first three years while investing $100,000,000 in phase one of the project. Gov. Jim Justice celebrated the lease agreement and praised the development during a briefing at the state Capitol. “The Morgantown area has a strong manufacturing history and I am proud that UNDBIO will ...

WV Nursery & Landscape Association offers Landscape Technician Bootcamp

MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) is partnering with Pierpont Community & Technical College to conduct a Landscape Technician Bootcamp from April 17-21 for those interested in updated nursery and landscaping skills. Michael Biafore, chairman ...

RMH gets $5K from insurance services

Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance have awarded Howard Hanna Insurance Services a 2023 Make More Happen Award for its volunteerism with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Pittsburgh and Morgantown. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing families with a home-away-from-home for seriously ill children receiving medical treatment, and helping children and their families lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. The award includes an initial donation of $5,000 for RMHC, which can be doubled to $10,000 just by having community supporters vote ...

Clear Mountain Bank opens new Suncrest branch

Clear Mountain Bank officially opened the doors to its new Suncrest branch on Maple Drive in Morgantown Monday evening. The bank celebrated the opening with a ribbon-cutting and sign-lighting event at the branch. Clear Mountain Bank’s new Suncrest branch provides access to a full ...