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Today is Monday, January 19, 2026.
#1 – From WVVA-TV – Governor awards $2.1M to develop business-ready sites
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced $2.1 million in Ready Sites grants to help develop business-ready sites in 23 West Virginia counties, funding engineering and environmental work so communities can better compete for future commercial and industrial investment.
Read more:
https://www.wvva.com/2026/01/12/headline-governor-awards-21-million-develop-business-ready-sites/
#2 – From WSAZ-TV – West Virginia Tourism unveils first ‘Almost Heaven’ swing in Wayne County
West Virginia Tourism has unveiled its first “Almost Heaven” swing at Beech Fork State Park, giving hikers and visitors a scenic lookout point along the lake’s Rock Hollow Trail for photos and outdoor enjoyment. The “Almost Heaven” swing joins nearly 60 others located across the state. Visit wvtourism.com to find the complete list and locations.
#3 – From WVDNR – WVDNR launches eastern newt citizen science survey
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has launched a statewide citizen science survey to track eastern newt sightings, inviting the public to report observations to help biologists establish a baseline of populations and support amphibian conservation.
Read more:
https://wvdnr.gov/wvdnr-launches-eastern-newt-citizen-science-survey/
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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.
