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Today is Sunday, December 7, 2025.
#1 – From METRO NEWS – Officials cut ribbon on multi-million-dollar freighter maintenance facility in Putnam County
A new five-acre facility for freight-haul firm KC Logistics has opened in Buffalo, Putnam County — complete with a four-bay maintenance shop, concrete parking lot, and a 9,500-square-foot dispatch building. KC Logistics says the $4.5 million investment will allow full “tractor-trailer overhaul” and maintenance services previously beyond its old gravel-lot setup, and may require hiring 6–10 more mechanics soon.
#2 – From WV EXECUTIVE – Young Guns — spotting WV’s next-gen movers, shakers and visionaries
The West Virginia Executive Magazine “Young Guns” program highlights professionals under 43 who live in and contribute meaningfully to the Mountain State — from entrepreneurs to innovators shaping local communities. This upcoming class reflects a new generation stepping up — folks the state will be counting on for future growth and change. Meet the 2026 class of Young Guns and learn about their passions and goals.
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https://wvexecutive.com/young-guns/
#3 – From TRAVEL2NEXT – Explore West Virginia’s hidden national park gems
There are eight national parks in West Virginia — including scenic rivers, historic trails, and the massive New River Gorge National Park & Preserve — offering everything from serene hikes and white-water rafting to camping, climbing, and history tours. Whether you’re after solitude on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, rushing rapids in the Gauley River National Recreation Area, or historic sites like Harpers Ferry National Historic Park — there’s plenty of Mountain State magic for all kinds of explorers.
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https://travel2next.com/national-parks-west-virginia/
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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.