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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 … [Read more...] about Mordecai Levi & The Invention of Brick Streets

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Sunday, April 12, 2026. #1 – Historic preservation grants available statewid The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office is now accepting applications for 2026 Survey and Planning Grants, supporting projects that protect and promote the state’s historic … [Read more...] about Historic Grants, Cass Railroad & WV Outdoor Achievement

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Saturday, April 11, 2026. #1 – From WV PRESS ASSOCIATION Amazon opens first WV facilities, creating jobs Amazon has officially opened its first two operations facilities in West Virginia, located in Beaver and Davisville. The new facilities have created more than 500 direct … [Read more...] about Amazon Jobs, Conservation Leadership & Farmers Markets

It’s time once again for another #MountainStateMusic throwback – looking at some of our favorite moments on the @FolkloreMusicExchange stage. Sit back and enjoy “Better Weather" by Golden! Want to hear more? Check out our website at https://daily304.wv.gov/programs/mountain-state-music/ … [Read more...] about Better Weather – Golden

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Friday, April 10, 2026. #1 – From WV FOOD GUY - Alma Bea chef named James Beard finalist A West Virginia chef is earning national attention as a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Awards, one of the highest honors in the culinary industry. Mary Ellen Diaz, chef and … [Read more...] about WV Culinary Recognition, AI Innovation & Statewide Momentum