African American History Exhibit At Harpers Ferry ‘Closed For Renovation’
An executive order from President Donald Trump called for the removal of national park exhibits with "negative depictions."
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Survey Seeks Answers On Child Care Effects On State Businesses
The cost and availability of child care has been in the news a lot lately as care centers close and parents choose not to work, rather than pay for it out of pocket.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIndustrial Park Set For Construction Near Raleigh County Airport
The 105-acre park is planned as part of an aviation and economic development hub in the southern part of the state. The New River Gorge Development Authority officially began work on the project after accepting a $7.7 million bid from A.L.L. Construction last Saturday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTechnical Training Courses Coming To Southern West Virginia
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority is teaming up with West Virginia University’s Industrial Extension Program to bring technical training courses to the state's southern region.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Director Hopes To Build Trust And Sustainability In Business Development
Development in the southern coal fields has often run into issues of trust and sustainability. For the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, business development in Nicholas, Summers, Raleigh and Fayette Counties began with relationship building.
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Coal Towns Were Counting On Tourism For New Jobs. Then Coronavirus Hit.
On a recent sunny weekday, Bill Currey proudly walks among 30 neatly stacked, brightly colored plastic kayaks. Birds chirp merrily, and the soothing…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installed at Hinton Center
Development officials say downtown Hinton is expected to benefit from a new electric vehicle charging station at the Hinton Technology Center.A recent…
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