CHARLESTON â Businessman Douglas Ray Cook, of Charleston, died May 5 at age 86, but is being remembered as a man who was always willing to help others.
âHe was such a kind man, and he genuinely cared for people,â recalled Mary Ann McClure, of Madison, West Virginia. âHe was always quick to jump in and help resolve a problem or a bad situation. His family were great people. He was a gentle man. That is how I remember him.â
Soon after graduating from Marshall University, Cook co-founded the Heckâs Department Store chain in 1959. Heckâs would eventually be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and grow to over 120 stores in nine states.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College recognized several employees at its fourth annual Governance Day on Friday, April 30.
Joe Linville, who serves as director of facilities and campus operations for the Logan, Williamson, Boone, Lincoln and Wyoming/McDowell campuses, received the employee of the year award.
Southernâs President Dr. Pamela Alderman says Linvilleâs contribution during this difficult year has been significant.
âHe oversaw the COVID testing and vaccinations on our campuses,â Alderman said. âThrough his efforts, we were able to fully vaccinate 55 to 60% of our employees, allied health and nursing students. . Joe is consistent and always willing to work with and accommodate. We are lucky to have him.â
For The Inter-Mountain
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U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., left, and U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, right, talk with U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito after a Senate ranking committee members.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Once the lone Republican member of West Virginia’s congressional delegation, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., is in the right place and right time as infrastructure becomes a priority for both political parties.
Described Wednesday by Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, as a “workhorse,” Capito spent Wednesday heading to votes on the Senate floor and meeting with fellow ranking members and Republican caucus members, while also taking the time to record videos for constituents and sending congratulations to graduates of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.
For the News-Register
Photo by Steven Allen Adams
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., left, and U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, right, talk with U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito after a meeting of Senate ranking committee members.
WASHINGTON Once the lone Republican member of West Virginia’s congressional delegation, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., is in the right place and right time as infrastructure becomes a priority for both political parties.
Described Wednesday by Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, as a “workhorse,” Capito spent Wednesday heading to votes on the Senate floor and meeting with fellow ranking members and Republican caucus members, while also taking the time to record videos for constituents and sending congratulations to graduates of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.