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AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in West Virginia

The American Pickers are excited to return to West Virginia! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in March 2023. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, Read More…

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Gov. Justice unveils 2023 West Virginia Vacation Guide

CHARLESTON, WV –– Gov. Jim Justice today unveiled the new West Virginia Vacation Guide, a free travel inspiration magazine dedicated to promoting Almost Heaven, West Virginia. The Department has received close to 8,000 pre-orders since November 11, 2022.  Request your FREE West Virginia Vacation Guide “Every year I’m excited to see what the Department of Tourism Read More…

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ARC Makes $13M Available for Recovery-to-Work Projects

ARC NEWS This week, ARC issued a Request for Proposals for our 2023 Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative! Up to $13 million is available for recovery-to-work projects that will help Appalachians overcome substance use disorder, reenter the workforce, and contribute to their communities.  Since April 2021, ARC has invested $28.1 million in 84 INSPIRE projects that address Appalachia’s substance use disorder crisis Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice cheers House passage of 50% personal income tax cut

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the West Virginia House of Delegates voted bipartisanly to pass his proposal to reduce the state’s personal income tax by 50%: “I thank Speaker Roger Hanshaw, Deputy Speaker Matthew Rohrbach, Majority Leader Eric Householder, Finance Chairman Vernon Criss, and members of the House of Delegates for voting overwhelmingly Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice tests positive for COVID-19 – January 2023

​ CHARLESTON, WV – Late this afternoon, upon the sudden onset of symptoms, Gov. Jim Justice immediately sought a COVID-19 test, and it came back positive. The Governor, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms and is isolating at home. He is being treated by several physicians, including his family physician Dr. Gary Poling, DO, Read More…

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Treasurer Moore, Delegates Propose Bill to Block New Credit Card Gun, Ammo Tracking Scheme

Riley Moore, WV State Treasurer, spoke with Blaze Media’s Glenn Beck this morning praised West Virginia for their position of standing up against those who would tear down the Right to Bear Arms. Beck and Riley both noted that West Virginia, like Florida and other ProGun states, were those carrying a greater Republican representation. – Read More…

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Glenville State University Professor Creates Tool for Land Surveyors

GLENVILLE, WV – The concept of geomagnetic secular variation – a gradual change to Earth’s magnetic field – is often tricky for surveying students to understand. However, its importance to boundary location is paramount as it affects magnetic compass bearings over time. Historically, surveyors used compass observations as a basis for beginning boundary surveys. An Read More…