W.Va. again breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in its history
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7 percent for December 2021, breaking the all-time record for...
Sheet steel mill to bring 800 jobs to Mason County
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Nucor Corporation has selected Mason County in western West Virginia as the location for a state-of-the-art sheet steel...
SBA W.Va. seeks nominations for Small Business Week 2022
The U.S. Small Business Administration's West Virginia district office is accepting nominations for its 2022 National and West Virginia Small Business Week Awards, including...
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...
National Park Service awards W.Va. preservation alliance $550,000
The National Park Service has awarded the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia a $550,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant to help preserve endangered historic...
WVU to drill three miles down to tap geothermal hotspot
West Virginia University researchers will drill three miles into the ground near Morgantown to test the potential of geothermal energy in the region this...
Hill Top House project in Harpers Ferry moving ahead
It’s been a long time coming, but there’s good news for fans of the renowned Hill Top House Hotel, the majestic destination in Harpers...
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...
Governor celebrates broadband expansion by Alpha Technologies
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice congratulated the service-disabled, veteran-owned company Alpha Technologies for crossing the finish line on a major fiber expansion project in...
Economy building around new Elk River Trail State Park
Excitement is building around the new Elk River Trail State Park in central West Virginia, especially downstream along the 30-mile corridor between the park...
Justice confirms state support for Wheeling streetscape
Officials have confirmed state support for a $25-million streetscaping project in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia, and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the state's...
Justice backs projects for Appalachian Regional Commission investment
Governor Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch have recommended 12 projects totaling more than $11.7 million in grants from...
