Kroger now accepts EBT payment for SNAP online grocery orders; add number as new card

April 18, 2023

Kroger Mid-Atlantic announced it will now accept EBT payment for all online grocery orders. “Thousands of Kroger shoppers place digital orders every week,” said James Menees, Corporate Affairs manager for Kroger Mid-Atlantic. “Now, we are opening our digital grocery shopping experience to more people, with fresh, affordable food conveniently available through pickup or delivery. Kroger believes in being Fresh for Everyone, and this is another important way we are connecting our neighbors to the foods that will help them live healthier, thriving lives.” Kroger has accepted ...

Country Roads Angel Network celebrates investment successes, hears new venture pitches

April 17, 2023

MORGANTOWN – Country Road Angel Network continues to celebrate its mission of fostering West Virginia entrepreneurism. Members met in Wheeling Monday evening to review their successes, get updates on ventures they've worked with and hear a couple new pitches. CRAN – for short – was ...

South Korean insulin manufacturer to build facility in Morgantown

April 13, 2023

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

April 10, 2023

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 ...

Focus Forward symposium: As climate change goals drive energy transition, West Virginia can prepare workforce for a prosperous future

April 5, 2023

MORGANTOWN – West Virginia's -- and the nation's -- clean energy future is being driven by a number of factors, said Nathan Flesher, partner in the energy analysis and research firm McKinsey and Company. The Morgantown native led off a series of experts addressing how West Virginia can ...

RMH gets $5K from insurance services

April 4, 2023

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 ...