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Aviation Training, Career Fairs & Infrastructure Focus in WV

March 26, 2026

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 aviation education and workforce development. Local leaders say this investment expands training capacity and helps prepare the next generation of aviation professionals.

Read more:
https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/kanawha_valley/new-flight-simulator-to-boost-mallory-airport-s-role-as-regional-pilot-training-hub/article_39cfa796-bf28-4667-8b11-23786874685e.html

#2 – From WV News – Pierpont Community & Technical College will host three free career fairs this April in Fairmont, Clarksburg, and Bridgeport.

These events will connect students, job seekers, and community members with employers across industries like healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and technology. Organizers say the fairs help bridge the gap between education and real-world career opportunities.

Learn more:
https://www.wvnews.com/fairmontnews/news/pierpont-to-host-three-spring-career-fairs-across-north-central-west-virginia/article_7bd07d90-37f7-4543-9a81-4c5cd5d18d0c.html

#3 – From The Intelligencer – A recent editorial highlights the importance of continued investment in West Virginia’s highways.

Strong infrastructure supports safety, mobility, and economic growth by connecting communities and enabling commerce. Ongoing maintenance and improvements are essential to keeping the state competitive and accessible.

Read more:
https://www.theintelligencer.net/opinion/editorials/2026/03/help-west-virginia-highways/

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That’s all for now. Take care, be safe, and get outside to enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

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