Harrison County Voters To Consider New, Unique Levy Aimed At Historical Preservation
The levy would provide at least $100,000 for the next four years to 13 historic preservation organizations across the county.
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‘Us & Them’ Explores Challenge To Stay Or Go, Part 2, This West Virginia Morning
West Virginia has seen the largest population decline in the nation - nearly 1.5% - and many of those leaving are young people. In an episode that aired last month, Us & Them host Trey Kay heard from some young people who think they may stay in the state to launch their futures. This month, Kay talks with those who say living their dreams may well require moving away from the Mountain State. We listen to an excerpt from the latest Us & Them.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News'Us & Them' Explores The Challenge To Stay Or Go, This West Virginia Morning
Economic growth in West Virginia ranks close to the bottom in national rankings. It’s not just losing jobs, it’s also losing young people. In the first of two new Us & Them episodes, host Trey Kay talks with several young adults from the Mountain State asking whether they will stay put or find their future elsewhere.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFuture Of First-Time Farming Program Uncertain, This West Virginia Morning
A small federal grant program aimed at increasing first-time farmer’s access to land, training and tools was finding fertile ground in West Virginia. But in March, the Trump administration suddenly terminated it, leaving local partners uncertain about their futures.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPanel Explores Data Center Development In State, This West Virginia Morning
A panel discussion consisting of community, political and data center industry leaders Tuesday night at Shepherd University has reignited the debate over local control of data center development in the state. Also, WorkForce West Virginia has released state unemployment figures for January. And, Amazon this week celebrated the grand openings of two news operations facilities in West Virginia.
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A Look At The State’s New Office Of Entrepreneurship, This West Virginia Morning
It has been a week since the bill creating the state’s new Office of Entrepreneurship was signed into law – with an official opening date of July 1. Maria Young caught up with Secretary of State Kris Warner to find out what the new office can do to help would-be new business owners turn their hopes and dreams into reality.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAlcon Expands Operations In Cabell County
Alcon, a company that builds lenses for people who need cataract surgery, is expanding its operations in Cabell County.
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