Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.
Today is Saturday, August 30, 2025.
1 – From WV Executive – Emily Calandrelli in the Spotlight
Emily Calandrelli, the Morgantown-born MIT-trained STEM communicator and Emmy-nominated host of Emily’s Wonder Lab and Xploration Outer Space, is featured in WV Executive Magazine’s Summer 2025 AI & Technology issue. She stands out as a voice for scientific literacy and West Virginia innovation.
https://wvexecutive.com/emily-calandrelli/
2 – From WV MetroNews – Microgrid Powering Timet Plant in Jackson County
Construction is underway on West Virginia’s first microgrid—covering 2,000 acres—to supply 70 percent of the electricity for the new Timet titanium alloy plant, which aims to begin production by year’s end and could employ around 200 people in vacuum-arc remelt operations. https://wvmetronews.com/2025/08/20/timet-plant-in-jackson-county-quickly-taking-shape/
3 – From Travel.com – Outdoor Fun in Charleston
Charleston, WV’s capital, offers a vibrant array of outdoor experiences—from the Endless Wall Trail and kayaking on the Kanawha to cultural hotspots like the State Museum, Clay Center, and indie shopping at Taylor Books and Capitol Market. It’s a perfect hub for Almost Heaven adventure. https://www.thetravel.com/outdoor-things-to-do-charleston-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.
