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The more education you have, the more you earn. If you have your eyes set on the finest homes in the area, then our real estate agents recommend you take advantage of one of the many excellent area institutions for higher learning. Now is the perfect time to learn about ways you can earn your degree at the following universities.

• University of Charleston - 2300 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304
  The University of Charleston is one of the best schools in the state. The enthusiastic energy is palpable and flows through every classroom on campus. The school boasts that most students finish their degrees in three years, and 85% find employment or enter graduate school within six months of graduating. If you have an interest in chemistry, biology, computers, criminology, healthcare, or education, you will want to schedule a visit to the campus. While you are in town, be sure to take a look at some of the Charleston homes for sale.

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Nestled along the banks of the Monongahela River just south of the Pennsylvania border, Morgantown, West Virginia is a lively college town with lots to offer. If you're looking to settle somewhere that has loads of downhome hospitality combined with culture, there are many fabulous Morgantown homes for sale available. So take a walk through downtown, check out these things to do, and discover why more and more people are starting to love wild and wonderful West Virginia.  

1. Take a Stroll Along the Wharf District - Clay St., Morgantown
   Located next to the Monongahela River and the Caperton Trail, the Wharf District area is a rapidly growing area that includes tons of restaurants, retails shops, offices, and modern loft apartments. The Morgantown Event Center at Waterfront Place features multi-purpose accommodations for regional, national, and international meetings, trade shows, theatre, music, and other special events. When you're strolling near the waterfront, check out Table 9, one of Morgantown's premier destinations for farm-to-table gastropub cuisine.

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Break ins are something that can happen to anyone, on any street and in any town. It's an unfortunate reality we face. There are ways to combat and prevent break ins and here are some useful tips.

Deadbolts have proven to be quite a deterrent for the past 50 years. The introduction of electronic security systems, which are now in a quarter of all homes have also helped bring down the number of burglaries annually. However, in 2006, over 1.5 million homes were burglarized. To add insult to injury, it is difficult tracking down burglars and bringing them to justice.

There are many things to consider when trying to protect yourself and your home. There is a much greater chance of a break in during the day and close to 40 percent of all burglaries are not forced entry types. This means that a burglar was able to find a way to get into the house by walking, crawling or climbing.

There are things that you may be doing that could attract burglars. Such as leaving it...

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Old Colony believes in giving back. Being involved in the community is second nature to our realtors and some of our key partners include Tri-County YMCA, American Red Cross, Putnam County Schools, CAMC and Friends of the Cheat.

Located in Scott Depot in Putnam County, Tri-County YMCA has over 5,600 members and focuses on putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  Tri-County YMCA offers a variety of programs and classes, including youth and adult sports, childcare, senior fitness and aquatics. Old Colony supports Tri-County by sponsoring Boo-A-Rama and Healthy Kids Day each year, which are free events open to the community. We also participate in the annual golf outing, which raises money each year for the Financial Assistance Campaign to help those in need.

Old Colony participates with the American Red Cross who focuses on the idea of neighbors helping neighbors in time of need. By participating i...

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Kanawha County is home to Charleston, the state capital of West Virginia.  Founded in 1789, the county was named after the Kanawha River, which runs through the middle of the county and many cities in the county sit along its banks, including Charleston, South Charleston, Dunbar, Nitro and St. Albans, comprising the greater Kanawha Valley. The Kanawha River derived its name from Indian tribes who settled in the area. When first founded, Kanawha County was actually a part of Virginia, and became part of West Virginia on June 20, 1863. There is strong history of history of salt development, which stimulated early economic development. Once the state capital was established in Charleston, this led to further economic development in the government and banking industries.

There are several noteworthy features to the Kanawha Valley and the greater Charleston area. It is home to the 293 foot state Capitol dome that actually stands 5 feet higher than the U.S. Capitol in Washington...

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