Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.
Today is Monday, May 12, 2025
#1 – From BCDA – Discover Berkeley County, #YesWV! Just an hour’s drive from the D.C.-Baltimore metropolitan area, this Eastern Panhandle community is a great place to live and work.
The Berkeley County Development Authority is the local agency that assists businesses as they consider the many advantages of moving to or expanding operations in Berkeley County. Its goal is to connect you with the many opportunities the county has to offer.
The BCDA is ready to assist:
- identify property options and assist with site selection
- obtaining the necessary permits and licenses
- locating workforce development and customized training programs
- determining financing options and incentives.
Learn more: https://www.developmentauthority.com/
#2 – From WVSOS – On this episode of “Just Three Questions,” West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner welcomes Dr. James Moore, the president of West Virginia Wesleyan College. Secretary Warner and Dr. Moore discuss what West Virginia Wesleyan College is doing to prepare students for the opportunities and challenges in the world of business.
Watch now more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=ZErQpIM3xTWLnlJ-&v=iZSovbyvuR8&feature=youtu.be
#3 – From PBS – Green Bank, West Virginia, is home to the world’s most sensitive radio telescope—and the only U.S. town where Wi-Fi and cell phones are banned. Here, scientists search for signs of extraterrestrial life while residents navigate pivotal moments in their own lives.
“Small Town Universe” explores the community’s deep connection to the universe and each other. A part of the “Reel South” series, the film is available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS app.
Watch now:
https://www.pbs.org/video/small-town-universe-jjdxr0
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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
