FAIRMONT, W.Va. – As they prepare for careers in veterinary medicine, students in Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Veterinary Technology program are gaining hands-on experience through two community events that benefit local pets and their owners. Hosted by the Student Veterinary Technology Association, the events include a Pet Parade during Clarksburg’s First Fridays celebration and […]

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 […]