Economic Development

Economy Eric Douglas, Nov. 10, 2026

$40 Million Dedicated To Business Site Prep

Site preparation is a key issue when it comes to attracting new businesses. So, the state is dedicating $40 million to getting locations ready.

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Economy Eric Douglas, Nov. 05, 2026

52 Opportunity Zones Created In W.Va.

Fifty-two locations across 32 West Virginia counties have received special recognition from the U.S Department of Treasury called Opportunity Zones.

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Economy Trey Kay +, Sep. 10, 2026

Us & Them: Stay Or Go — Part 1: The Stayers

They love West Virginia. They want to make their future here, but jobs, housing and opportunity can make that choice harder than it sounds. In the first of two Us & Them episodes, Trey Kay talks with young West Virginians trying to decide whether they can put down their own roots in a place they call home.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Aug. 17, 2026

Chemical Recycling Operation Raises More Concerns Than Pollution

Tom Torres, chief of staff at the Ohio River Valley Institute, is concerned about the operation's financial viability.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Aug. 03, 2026

As Data Centers Eye W.Va., Local Communities Feel Overlooked

Data center development is a fast-growing industry, with projects popping up in seemingly every corner of the country. But that’s not been the case in West Virginia so far. Now, state officials are rolling out the red carpet for the expensive and increasingly expansive projects.

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Economy Maria Young, Jul. 08, 2026