Bungee Jumping Coming To Harpers Ferry This Spring
A Canadian company plans to open a bungee jumping site at an abandoned quarry in Harpers Ferry this May.
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Veteran Tributes, Child Labor, Coalfield Jobs On House Agenda
Tuesday, with a decorum of honor and duty, the House broke from routine.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Votes On Saving Thurmond, Diversifying Coalfield Communities
One resolution and two bills on third reading in the House of Delegates Tuesday dealt with helping preserve West Virginia History, increasing help for the coalfields economy and alcohol at community festivals.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Receives $30 Million To Revitalize Coal Communities
This year, nearly $30 million in federal funding will go toward projects that revitalize West Virginia's coalfield communities and repurpose abandoned mine lands across the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Funding At Work: Building Infrastructure And Jobs In Appalachia
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, along with the Inflation Reduction Act of last year and other programs are bringing a lot of federal dollars to places like Wheeling.
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Nonprofit Recognized For Helping Women Learn Skilled Trades
For years the nonprofit has helped women explore the skilled trades with a 12-week, pre-apprenticeship program that offers free training in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, masonry and welding.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNearly $100 Million Coming To Develop Renewable Energy W.Va. Coalfield Industry, Jobs
The Appalachian Climate Technology (ACT Now) coalition of West Virginia is one of 21 winners of the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
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