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Just as West Virginia's state capital was moving from Wheeling to Charleston in 1871, city leaders wanted to see the new capital city as a place that could attract new hotels and commerce. Enter Mordecai Levi, who proposed an answer to not just the muddy streets of Charleston but for cities everywhere.  Levi built the first brick streets known to the world in the capital city and soon cities large...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, April 9, 2026. #1 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - West Virginia expands its aerospace industry West Virginia is rapidly solidifying its position in the commercial aviation, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector, and advanced aerospace manufacturing. This growth is driven by the state's...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, April 8, 2026. #1 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - TCL Specialties selects WV for growth and expansion TCL Specialties has announced its decision to expand operations in West Virginia, pointing to the state's valuable resources, workforce, and welcoming business climate as key factors. The compa...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is April 7, 2026. #1 – From WV GAZETTE-MAIL - WV teams contribute to NASA's Artemis II mission West Virginia is playing a role in one of the most significant space missions in decades as teams contribute to NASA's Artemis II mission, which will send astronauts around the moon. At the NASA Katherine Johnson In...

Eleanor Roosevelt was never one to wait on the sidelines. When her husband took office in 1933 in the middle of the Great Depression, while millions suffered, she was impatient to help the many in need.  She chose to work on the Division of Subsistence Homesteads, a bold plan to develop communities with work for the unemployed. Mrs. Roosevelt focused her attention on her prototype Arthurdale, near...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, April 2, 2026. #1 – From WV GAZETTE-MAIL - Alcon expansion brings investment and high-paying jobs A major expansion by global eye care company Alcon is bringing an $81 million investment and 75 new high-paying jobs to Cabell County. The company, which already employs hundreds of West Virginians,...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, April 1, 2026. #1 – From WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING - WV-based films climb Netflix's most-watched list Two films produced and filmed in West Virginia have reached Netflix's most-watched rankings, bringing national attention to the state's growing film industry. "Gaslit by My Husband: The Morgan Metz...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, March 31, 2026. #1 – From WVU - WVU student builds business from dorm room to national stage A West Virginia University student is making waves in entrepreneurship with the creation of Best Dam Tape, a company focused on improving athletic tape used in hockey and other sports. Founder Logan Cuvo l...

A Keyser resident, rollins got his start humbly, writing poetry with his mother, who was going blind. And it was with his mother's encouragement that Rollins pursued a career in songwriting, and while working with fellow songwriter Steve Nelson, he created two of the most famous songs of the holidays, "Frosty the Snowman" and "Here Comes Peter Cottontail."  Jack Rollins wrote songs covered by the...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, March 26, 2026.   #1 – From The Charleston Gazette-Mail A new flight simulator at Mallory Airport in South Charleston is set to strengthen the Kanawha Valley's role as a pilot training hub. Valued at around $50,000, the simulator will provide hands-on training for aspiring pilots while supporting...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, March 25, 2026. #1 - WVEDA helps businesses grow and expand in West Virginia The West Virginia Economic Development Authority continues to support businesses across West Virginia by providing financial tools, loans and strategic partnerships. Programs such as direct lending, loan insurance and i...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, March 24, 2026. #1 - WVJIT invests $2 million in life sciences innovation The West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust has announced a $2 million investment in Modulation Therapeutics , a company focused on developing treatments for cancer and liver disease. The investment supports ongoing research and...

America's favorite china may have a name that sounds like it's from South of the Border, but its origin is at the very top of West Virginia's Northern Panhandle. With its bold colors and Art Deco shape, Fiesta Tableware holds as much a place in American design as on our dinner tables.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, March 19, 2026. #1 – From WV TOURISM - 48-hour getaway showcases West Virginia's Northern Panhandle Looking for a quick escape? The West Virginia Department of Tourism is highlighting how to spend the perfect 48 hours exploring the Northern Panhandle. This region features scenic river views, hist...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, March 18, 2026. #1 – From ATLAS OBSCURA - West Virginia road trip showcases historic landmarks A new travel itinerary from Atlas Obscura highlights a West Virginia road trip filled with scenic landscapes, historic architecture and regional food traditions. The route explores "parkitecture," blen...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. #1 – From SERVICE WIRE - Service Wire career fair offers opportunities for job seekers Service Wire Company will host a career fair on March 24 at the Valley Park Conference Center in Hurricane. The event gives job seekers the opportunity to meet company representatives, learn abou...

All states have naval craft bearing their name and few would know where their state's namesake craft might be on any given day. But on December 7, 1941, Mountain State residents learned that the USS West Virginia was at the epicenter of the Japanese attack but that is only part of the story about how the battleship avenged itself and America throughout the course of World War II. 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, March 12, 2026. #1 – From WV SBDC - WV SBDC training helps West Virginia entrepreneurs Are you looking to start or grow your own business? West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides training programs, workshops, and one-on-one advising for small business owners and aspiring entrepre...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, March 11, 2026. #1 – From WV TOURISM Looking for something to do? Plan a spring day trip in Almost Heaven Spring is the perfect time to explore the Mountain State, and West Virginia Department of Tourism is highlighting a variety of Almost Heaven spring day trips. From scenic drives and waterfal...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, March 10, 2026. 1 – From WANDER - Hidden scenic spots in West Virginia away from the crowds West Virginia is full of peaceful outdoor destinations waiting to be discovered. A recent travel story highlights lesser-known scenic spots throughout the state where visitors can enjoy quiet trails, hidden...

Of West Virginia's many noted authors, none delved so deeply into not just the state's history but it's very roots and the ground beneath it. Stretching back to the British Isles, Settle wrote the most comprehensive historical novels about the state and even branched out into pieces of intrigue about Europe, winning world acclaim.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, March 5, 2026. #1 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - West Virginia's automotive industry continues to expand West Virginia is strengthening its automotive sector through growing manufacturing, assembly, and supply chain activity. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development highlights the s...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, March 4, 2026. #1 – From WV EXPLORER - West Virginia's outdoor economy shows growth and opportunity A recent analysis from WV Explorer highlights the expanding role of West Virginia's outdoor economy as a major driver of jobs and local revenue. From trail systems and state parks to adventure tou...

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, March 3, 2026. #1 – From WORKFORCE WV - Register opens for Statewide Virtual Job Fair WorkForce West Virginia is hosting its monthly Statewide Virtual Job Fair on March 3, giving job seekers the opportunity to chat live with employers, apply for open positions, and even interview online. The virtu...

Born and raised in Fairmont by coal company executive parents, John Knowles wrote one of the most treasured and respected novels of the 20th century, "A Separate Peace." Set in the Phillips Exeter Academy on the precipice of World War II, the novel has prepared generations of youths to find their everlasting reason for being and to look within themselves to find a self-worth and value that only th...