Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, July 21, 2026. #1 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Global defense company chooses West Virginia West Virginia has landed another major advanced manufacturing investment. Global defense technology company Helsing has selected Berkeley County for its first U.S. … [Read more...] about Defense Manufacturing, Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Growth
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Appalachian Flavors, Quiet Waters & Summer in Almost Heaven
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Monday, July 20, 2026. 1 – From WV EXPLORER – Appalachian cuisine finds new life West Virginia's food scene is embracing its Appalachian roots while looking toward the future. A feature from WV Explorer highlights how chefs across the Mountain State are reimagining … [Read more...] about Appalachian Flavors, Quiet Waters & Summer in Almost Heaven
George McClellan & The Western Virginia Campaign
Before West Virginia could be rent from Virginia, all allegiances to the Old Dominion or support for the Confederate States had to be eradicated. General George B. McClellan was put in charge of the Ohio Valley states, which included the western portion of Virginia. He launched a campaign on the region that was successful in every possible way and made a name for himself that … [Read more...] about George McClellan & The Western Virginia Campaign
Black Bears, Forestry Careers & New Mountain Bike Trails
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Sunday, July 19, 2026. 1 – From WV EXPLORER – Why you're seeing more black bears this summer If it seems like black bears are showing up more often this summer, there’s a reason for that. A feature from WV Explorer explains that increased sightings are a normal part of the … [Read more...] about Black Bears, Forestry Careers & New Mountain Bike Trails
Protected Streams, Farm Traditions & Summer Adventures
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Saturday, July 18, 2026. 1 – From WV EXPLORER – Native brook trout streams gain new protection West Virginia has expanded protections for more than 170 miles of mountain streams that support native brook trout, the state’s official fish. The newly designated trout waters are … [Read more...] about Protected Streams, Farm Traditions & Summer Adventures
