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Today is Sunday, February 1, 2026
#1 – From WV TOURISM – West Virginia ski getaways that won’t break the bank
West Virginia Tourism highlights affordable ski destinations across the Mountain State where families and visitors can enjoy winter recreation, from beginner slopes to scenic trail views, without high cost. Check it out and be sure to book your Almost Heaven ski getaway today!
Read more:
https://wvtourism.com/these-west-virginia-ski-getaways-wont-break-the-bank/
#2 – From WV NEWS – Mountwest launches new CNA training program
Mountwest Community & Technical College has introduced a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program aimed at providing students hands-on healthcare training and expanding workforce opportunities to meet rising demand in West Virginia’s health sector.
Read more:
https://www.wvnews.com/rivercities/mountwest-community-technical-college-launches-new-cna-program/article_419aa1ac-d9f5-424e-ab71-a7cc921acdf0.html
#3 – From WVDNR – French Creek Freddie facts ahead of Groundhog Day
French Creek Freddie — West Virginia’s weather-predicting groundhog based at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in Upshur County — has been part of the state’s Groundhog Day tradition since 1978. While Freddie’s predictions historically land near a 50% accuracy rate, visitors enjoy meeting him and learning fun facts about groundhogs at the wildlife center.
Read more:
https://wvdnr.gov/french-creek-freddie-facts/
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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.
