Governor launches "Ascend WV" remote-worker program
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice today announced the launch of the state's premier remote-work program, aimed at recruiting outdoor enthusiast professionals to the Mountain...
New national heritage area to attract travel, investment
A new national heritage area established in March will attract financing and tourism to eastern West Virginia and western Maryland—a region that encompasses millions...
"Airbnb" for recreational properties to launch in West Virginia
A new mobile application that will allow landowners to lease their properties for outdoor recreation is currently accepting participants for a beta test.
Officials at...
W.Va. board-game developer launches first title on Kickstarter
Lonely Hero Games, a new board game development company founded by two Beckley natives, has launched its first game, "Bank Heist" on the crowdfunding...
Historic suspension bridge at Wheeling to be restored
Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Highways have announced that a project to repair and rehabilitate the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge...
Alliance declares historic stone walls across West Virginia "endangered"
ELKINS, W.Va. — To help educate the public about the value and stability of historic stone walls, the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has...
West Virginia welcomes sponsors for travel writer's convention
Southern West Virginia this spring will showcase its travel and tourism resources for 80 members of the influential Society of American Travel Writers—an unparalleled...
Tyler development group looks to Ohio model for success
A group of Tyler County residents is looking to a county in Ohio for an economic solution required to rebuild a similar historical landmark...
Alliance launches new micro-loan for historic W.Va. buildings
The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has unveiled a new loan program to provide capital, technical assistance, and development expertise to property owners who...
WVU to unveil economic plan for Potomac highlands
The five-county area comprising the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia could improve economically by embracing and promoting its regional identity, according to a new...
Omnis to invest $60 million to extract rare earth metals
MULLENS, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has announced that Omnis Sublimation Recovery Technologies will invest $60 million in Wyoming County and use...
WVU transportation center will bring mobility to rural areas
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The upcoming launch of a new transportation center at West Virginia University will direct $1.5 million in federal funding toward the...
