New River Gorge National Park Wins Coveted Travel Ranking
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been listed as the nation's top underrated travel destination by U.S. News and World Report.
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ARC Seeking Applicants For Regional Development Projects
The Appalachian Regional Commission is seeking applicants for big, collaborative projects to promote business opportunities in the 13-state region.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Department Of Health Secretary Announces Initiatives
West Virginia’s new secretary of the Department of Health was sworn into office Friday and announced goals to increase efficiency within the department with AI software, among other initiatives.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsARC Grants $32 Million More For W.Va. Broadband
The Appalachian Regional Commission granted the West Virginia Department of Economic Development more than $32 million for broadband service improvements across the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGroup Receives ARC Grant To Strengthen Community Health
A new grant will help train and place community health workers to strengthen behavioral health systems in 20 W.Va. counties.
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Glenville State Researching Economic Development Challenges With ARC
A delegation from Glenville State University is among the 130 students from 10 colleges and universities gathered in Washington D.C. this weekend for an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) research symposium on economic development.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsARC Grant To Help Rural Communities Access Federal Funding
The $100,000 ARC award will help the counties and the municipalities expand staffing to better utilize, access, and implement available federal funding through both the America Rescue Plan Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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