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Arts & Culture Maria Young, Sep. 23, 2026

‘Coolest Thing’ Contest Celebrates W.Va.’s Creative Diversity

In just over a week, the West Virginia Manufacturers Association will announce the winner of its first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Sep. 23, 2026

How The ‘Coolest Thing’ Contest Shows Diversity In Manufacturing, This West Virginia Morning

The votes are in – more than 3,200 of them – and the winner of the inaugural Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition will be announced next week. It’s down to the final five. Assistant News Director Maria Young caught up with Bill Bissett, president of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, which is hosting the contest, to find out more about the finalists.

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Arts & Culture Eric Douglas, Jul. 29, 2026

W.Va. DEP Wants Your Roadside Wildflower Photos

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking submissions for the 24th Annual “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest.

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Education Chris Schulz, Nov. 04, 2025

College Savings Program Opens New Round Of Essay Contest

The “When I Grow Up” essay contest allows students to submit a short essay of 200 words or less that explains what they want to be when they grow up.

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Energy & Environment Randy Yohe, Mar. 27, 2023

'Gold Rush' Is On; State Golden Trout Stocking Begins

Glade Creek’s beauty took on a much richer, golden rainbow hue on Monday as the sixth annual Gold Rush got underway. The state's largest fish stocking initiative highlights the golden rainbow trout.

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Arts & Culture Feb. 04, 2022