FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Children in costumes will once again fill the halls of Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Advanced Technology Center when the college hosts its fifth annual Community Trick-or-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. The free event is open to families from across north-central West Virginia to enjoy a safe, […]

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Friendly competition and community spirit filled Prickett’s Fort State Park as children took part in Monty’s Mini Mile before runners and walkers headed onto the Mon River Rail-Trail for Pierpont Community & Technical College’s inaugural Fall in Love with Health 5K. More than a race, the event brought together families, healthcare professionals, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2026 CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – One by one, local seniors moved through a series of stations inside the Harrison County Senior Center ballroom, checking their balance, strength, mobility and blood pressure. Along the way, they gained a clearer understanding of how to reduce their fall risk. As part of National Physical […]

Momentum. Opportunity. Pathways. Growing up in Weirton, West Virginia, Dr. Michael Paul Waide saw how education could change the direction of a person’s life. Those lessons stayed with him throughout a career that has included work in healthcare, nonprofit leadership, and higher education. Today, that belief in opportunity, momentum, and meaningful educational pathways continues to […]

For Hayes Raudenbush, a career in healthcare always felt like a natural fit. Growing up in a family of healthcare professionals, he was surrounded by people dedicated to helping others. His mother and grandmother both worked in nursing, while his father served as an EMT. While those examples inspired him, Raudenbush also wanted to carve […]