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Today is Thursday, July 30, 2026.
#1 – From ACCESS APPALACHIA – A new sport finds a home in West Virginia
Retirement didn’t slow down Jonathan Bellingham. It launched his next idea. A third-generation leader at Capon Springs and Farms Resort in Hampshire County, Bellingham created the nation’s first FlingGolf physical education curriculum and licensed it into middle and high schools across West Virginia.
A hybrid of golf and lacrosse, FlingGolf uses one stick on the same course, playing the same holes and par as traditional golf. Designed to be easy to learn and affordable to play, the sport helps more people experience the game while encouraging outdoor recreation and family participation.
#2 – From INVESTING NEWS – Bridgeport helps power pilot training
North Central West Virginia continues to play an important role in the aerospace industry.
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada has received a $1 billion contract to sustain the engines that power the U.S. Air Force’s T-6A Texan II training aircraft through 2034. Engine assembly and support work are performed at the company’s Bridgeport facility, reinforcing West Virginia’s growing reputation for advanced manufacturing and aerospace production.
Read more:
https://investingnews.com/rtx-s-pratt-whitney-canada-awarded-1-billion-jpats-sustainment-contract/
#3 – From WORKFORCE WV – Virtual job fairs connect talent and opportunity
Whether you’re starting a new career or looking for your next opportunity, WorkForce West Virginia makes it easier to connect with employers across the state.
The agency’s monthly Statewide Virtual Job Fairs allow job seekers to apply for openings, chat with recruiters and even participate in virtual interviews from anywhere in West Virginia. Employers can also use the events to recruit qualified candidates for positions in every region of the state. The next job fair is set for Wednesday, Aug. 5. Register now!
Learn more:
https://workforcewv.org/statewide-virtual-job-fairs/
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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.