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Battery Storage Report: An Opportunity to Tap Clean and Reliable Energy for Appalachia’s Businesses
A new report explores the potential for Battery Energy Storage (BESS) to provide affordable, efficient, safe and grid-responsive power to the Appalachia region. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new report...

U.S. Commercial Service Aids West Virginia Business in Saving European Gardens
Little Plants is a small, rural business in West Virginia which develops blight resistant boxwoods to replace historic formal garden plantings. In order to successfully export their boxwoods, Little Plants sought to understand France’s export...

West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program Announces 2024 Statewide Seat Belt Usage Rate
Page Content The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) announced that West Virginia’s statewide seat belt usage rate is 91.98 percent for 2024. The National average is 91.9 percent in 2023. The previous record for West Virginia...

Capito Delivers Key West Virginia Wins in 2024 Bipartisan Water Resources Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday evening, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.), along with House Transportation and Infrastructure...

West Virginia Department of Health Recognizes Dozens of Organizations with Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award
The West Virginia State Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health, Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) proudly announced today at the Glade Springs Resort the recipients of the 2024 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award....

Gov. Justice launches West Virginia Ruffed Grouse and Wildlife Restoration program
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced the launch of the West Virginia Ruffed Grouse and Wildlife Restoration Program, a groundbreaking initiative to enhance wildlife habitats through the strategic planting of soft mast-producing trees...

NAI Burns Scalo selected to market the historic McLure Hotel and Apartments in Wheeling, West Virginia
This iconic property, currently being marketed by Bryce Custer of NAI Burns Scalo, presents an exceptional opportunity for Hotel or Apartment owners. WHEELING, WV, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The McLure Hotel in...

Gov. Justice debuts Heritage Highway as newest route of West Virginia’s Mountain Rides Program
GHENT, WV — Gov. Justice held a celebration today to debut Heritage Highway, the newest route of the West Virginia Mountain Rides program. Heritage Highway, a scenic loop that leads travelers throughout the southern region of the state, marks the...

Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia’s Paranormal Trail being met with great interest
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia's new Paranormal Trail is already seeing tremendous popularity with more than 4,300 people signed up to chase infamous haunts throughout the state. An accompanying digital...

Gov. Justice announces launch of West Virginia Paranormal Trail
Visit spooky sites and win prizes using digital passport CHARLESTON, WV — In celebration of spooky season, Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced the launch of a statewide Paranormal Trail, designed to help...

TransCore’s Integrity Back Office System Goes Live in West Virginia
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransCore, a leader in advanced tolling technology and back office solutions, today announced the successful go-live of its next-generation Integrity tolling Back Office System (BOS) to support...

Cy-Fair Fire Department Shares Seven Things to Know About Carbon Monoxide Safety Before Traveling Over Spring Break.
Cy-Fair Fire Department explains why carbon monoxide poisoning is a danger all travelers should be aware of. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When traveling over spring break, most people try to plan for the...

Travel South USA Drives International Tourism Growth with Tourism Exchange USA
Travel South USA partners with Tourism Exchange USA to boost global access to Southern U.S. destinations, enhancing bookings and economic growth for the region. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel South USA,...

Gov. Justice celebrates arrival of fall in West Virginia
The third-most forested state in the county, West Virginia is the perfect place to experience the awe-inspiring transition from summer to fall. Explore Dolly Sods Wilderness and Spruce Knob this weekend for a head start on stellar leaf-peeping...

Gov. Justice, Division of Forestry unveil new firefighting equipment ahead of fire season in West Virginia
In 2023, Gov. Justice signed SB 1032, which provided $4 million toward new equipment. These funds were allocated by the West Virginia Legislature to purchase equipment to assist WV DOF foresters in fighting wildfires. The new equipment was...

TravelingWiki Engages in Dallas and DC on Special Needs with Former CIA Head, Police Union Pres. & Multiple US Senators
TravelingWiki Engages Extensively in Dallas & Washington DC on Special Needs Resources with Former Head of the CIA, a Police Union Pres. & Multiple US Senators WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After...

2025 Deer Season Forecast
By Justin Folks/DWR 2024-2025 Virginia Deer Season Review During the past deer season (including the early September antlerless seasons), 205,759 deer were reported harvested by deer hunters in Virginia. This total included 101,238 antlered bucks,...

Get Away for A WEEKEND IN MARIN with Ed Bazel's New Album of Piano Instrumentals, the Ultimate Soundtrack for Romance
Contemporary Pianist Ed Bazel offers sublime music for those seeking serenity, ideal for fans of contemporary piano, easy listening, and new age piano. MARIN CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Leave the world behind...

Manchin, Capito Celebrate Acquisition of Blackwater Canyon Property, Expansion of Public Access in the Monongahela National Forest
Charleston, WV— Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) celebrated the U.S. Forest Service’s acquisition of the Blackwater Canyon parcel from the Crites family. This is one of the most scenic areas in West Virginia,...

Hurricane Hundred K Returns September 6 to Meeks Mountain Trails
HURRICANE, WV, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Saturday, September 6th, the town of Hurricane will welcome more than 120 ultrarunners, along with their crew and families, for the Hurricane Hundred K at Meeks Mountain...