Bungee Jumping Coming To Harpers Ferry This Spring
A Canadian company plans to open a bungee jumping site at an abandoned quarry in Harpers Ferry this May.
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Nucor Gets $75 Million In State Funding For Mason County Plant
The West Virginia Economic Development Authority approved $75 million for the Nucor site, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Battery Manufacturer Gets $10 Million Federal Boost
The facility will employ 75 workers, and former mine workers will be recruited and trained for the positions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Awards Company $5 Million To Test Medicines With Artificial Intelligence
GATC West Virginia, a health tech hub, was awarded $5 million to hire new staff. The company uses artificial intelligence to test the efficacy of new medications.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Carpentry Apprenticeship For People In Recovery Kicks Off In Charleston
Nov. 13-20 is National Apprenticeship Week. An apprenticeship is a program that combines classroom training with on-the-job training while getting paid. West Virginia has slightly more than 5,000 apprentices in the state and ranks fifth in the nation for apprentices per capita.
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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 NewsLawmakers Disagree Over Appropriation Of Federal Relief Funds
With the signing of the tax cut bill, lawmakers have taken a significant step towards finalizing a budget. However, there are still some coronavirus relief monies yet to be appropriated, and significant debate on how to use them.
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