The Sistersville Ferry And Keeping Listeners Connected, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, crossing a river by ferry can be a special experience, and hard to come by. On the Ohio River, a retiring ferry captain passes the torch to his deck hand. And Hurricane Helene destroyed roads and knocked out power and cell service across western North Carolina. But there was still a way to keep people in touch.

Take Me to More News

Home » Department of Economic Development

Department of Economic Development

Government Jack Walker, Oct. 18, 2024

Economic Development Official Steps Down, Interim Replacement Named

Three and a half years after taking office, the inaugural secretary of West Virginia’s economic development office is stepping down.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Economy Curtis Tate, Oct. 16, 2024

W.Va. To Receive $68 Million For Economic Development

These are part of the latest round of recipients of ARC’s POWER grants, or Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Economy Jack Walker, Aug. 28, 2024

Three Business Projects Investing $220M, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs In W.Va.

Three companies are investing more than a cumulative $200 million in new projects in West Virginia. Justice said he hopes business opportunities in West Virginia will only further grow after his term as governor ends.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Economy Chris Schulz, Jul. 22, 2024

WVU Student Looks At Return Of State Film Office

As part of his capstone project Max Bruce, a recent graduate from West Virginia University, took a look at the effects of the state's new film office on the state's burgeoning entertainment industry.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Recent Stories

Economy Maxwell Bruce, Jul. 22, 2024

There And Back Again: How W.Va.’s Film Office Is Back With A Mission

With the reinstatement of the tax credit for filmmakers, the film office located at the state Capitol Complex in Charleston reopened in April 2022.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Government Randy Yohe, Oct. 03, 2023

Economic Development Secretary Carmichael Loses EDA Board Chairmanship

A few weeks ago, with little fanfare, Gov. Jim Justice appointed his senior adviser Larry Pack as the Economic Development Authority Board Chairman. Carmichael said he has held both positions for the last three years.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Load More Articles