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Fine craftsmanship is hallmark of family net business

Nate’s Nets was born from a passion for fishing, a commitment to conservation and a dedication to quality products. Nate Arndt of Inwood in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle has been fishing for as long as he can remember. He and his brother were little more than...

Machinist, welding grads earn industry credentials, secure job offers

December graduates of RCBI’s Machinist Technology/CNC and Welding Technology programs not only earned more than 50 industry recognized credentials and RCBI certifications but the majority had job offers even before they graduated. RCBI’s career skills programs,...

Marshall University freshman earns top honors in Tri-State Makes Festival

Joshua White of Barboursville, W.Va., a freshman in the College of Arts & Media at Marshall University, captured the Grand Championship Award in the 2021 Tri-State Makes Festival Design Challenge presented by the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI). White won $2,000...