‘Jay’ Rockefeller Dies At 89
Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died.
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ARMOR Program Comes To Marshall
Marshall University and Huntington Tri-State Airport are set to become a premier hub for cutting-edge aerospace training and innovation thanks to a $3 million award from the Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAnnual Girls In Aviation Day Planned For CKB Airport
Local leaders continue to promote the state's aviation industry as the country continues to face a shortage of specialized workers including mechanics, technicians and air traffic controllers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVDE, Marshall Partner To Introduce Students To Aviation Industry Careers
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Marshall University are partnering to prepare the next generation of pilots, airplane technicians and aerospace engineers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMarshall Receives Federal Funds For Aviation Training Facility
Marshall University’s flight school aims to help meet the nation’s projected need for commercial pilots over the next 20 years, and will be helped by a $900,000 federal grant.
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Appalachian States Getting $33 Million For Economic Development
The funds will support disaster recovery, cybersecurity training and economic development in the region.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFAA Cancels Yeager Airport Runway Environmental Review
The airport instead will focus on efforts to modernize its aging terminal facilities.
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