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Premier Remote Worker Program in the U.S. Opens Applications for the Nation’s Newest National Park

Current Ascend members executing service projects in celebration of West Virginia Day Charleston, WV (June 20, 2023) –– Ascend West Virginia, the nation’s premier talent attraction and retention program, today announced its addition of the New River Gorge community to the program. Founded by West Virginia native Brad D. Smith and his wife Alys, Ascend WV Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice announces new West Virginia driver’s license design featuring New River Gorge Bridge

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that starting this week, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing driver’s licenses and identification cards with a new look and design that matches the state’s tourism branding. “This new design reflects the immeasurable pride we have in our state’s beauty,” Gov. Justice said. “The New Read More…

News Tourism West Virginia

West Virginia Department of Tourism welcomes whitewater rafters from around the world just as fall colors arrive

Limited Time Only: The nation’s best whitewater rafting in the country’s newest national park SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va., Aug. 30, 2022 –– For a limited-time only, America’s newest national park will offer whitewater rafters from around the globe an opportunity to take on some of the world’s top whitewater runs in a picturesque fall backdrop that is practically heaven-sent. Each Read More…