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...
West Virginia craft beverage summit on tap for Jan. 27, 2022
To support the growing craft beverage industry in the Mountain State and encourage further expansion, the Robert C. Byrd Institute at Marshall University, Brilliant...
Ascend West Virginia opens applications for New River Gorge
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Ascend West Virginia, the state's premier talent attraction and retention program, announced its addition of the New River Gorge community to...
Retro "I SCREAM" parlor attracting visitors to Ripley
An innovative new ice cream parlor, "I Scream Sundae," is attracting dessert fanatics to Ripley, where the rural small-town atmosphere was parlor-ready.
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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...
Fallen Heroes emergency response drill underway in West Virginia
JULIAN, W.Va. — The Fallen Heroes Mine Emergency Response Drill is underway in the southern coalfields of West Virginia, bringing together mining experts, safety...
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...
WVU to embark on historic preservation initiative in Grafton
Historic Grafton, West Virginia, once an important hub on the Baltimore & Ohio Railway, will enjoy a boost in economic viability, according to officials...
Craft beverage summit on tap for April 8 in South Charleston
To bolster growth in the emerging craft-beverage economy—including the production of sodas, teas, beers, wines, and spirits—the Robert C. Byrd Institute will sponsor “Craft:...
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...
Clean Vision Corp. to invest $50 million in Kanawha County
QUINCY, W.Va. — Clean Vision Corp. has announced plans to invest $50 million in West Virginia and build at facility in Kanawha County, according...
W.Va. touts broadband advancements, opportunities
The Federal Communications Commission’s latest update to the National Broadband Map will mean the opportunity for broadband funding for an additional 80,700 unserved and...
