All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Orion Strategies expands Martinsburg team

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Megan Moreno has recently joined Orion Strategies, a multi-state strategic communications firm that expanded its presence in the eastern panhandle when it opened an office in Martinsburg last year. Since that time, it has become a major partner to many businesses and organizations important to the region.  

Moreno comes to Orion Strategies with a background in research and communications, specializing in identifying audiences and strategic pathways.  

“It’s always been important to me to work in this region with an organization that supports its local communities,” said Moreno. “I know firsthand the potential for growth here. Not only does Orion Strategies support communities, it’s actively working to propel them forward, making it a perfect fit for both my professional background and personal goals.”

Under the lead of Tiffany Lawrence, a former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, the Orion Strategies Martinsburg team will continue to operate as a stakeholder in the surrounding areas, telling the stories of the many accomplishments happening there.

Orion Strategies serves local, regional, and national clients in various industries through public relations, research and polling, government affairs, grassroots advocacy, community outreach, coalition building, and creative services.

Founded in 2006, Orion Strategies has grown into a regional firm with offices across the state of West Virginia in Buckhannon, Charleston and Martinsburg. It also has offices in Columbus, OH and Pittsburgh, Pa.

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