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Today is Saturday, February 28, 2026.
#1 – From WV FORESTRY – WV spring fire season, burning restrictions return March 1
The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on Saturday, March 1, marks the return of burning restrictions. The West Virginia Division of Forestry reminds residents to confine outdoor burning to 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. Fires set during that time must be put out before 7 a.m. The WVDOF encourages residents to review burning guidelines available at wvforestry.com.
Read more: https://commerce.wv.gov/wv-spring-fire-season-burning-restrictions-return-march-1-5/
#2 – From WVU – WVU selects Slate to drive enrollment excellence and operational alignment
West Virginia University is adopting Slate by Technolutions, a recruitment and admissions platform common in higher education, to help the University achieve essential enrollment goals, particularly growth in first-year and online student populations. Moving from the current Salesforce-based tool suite to Slate will simplify the WVU technology environment and reduce long-term operating costs through a predictable subscription model, officials say. The university expects to begin using Slate in the Fall of 2028.
#3 – From WV NEWS – 2026 Job Opportunity Expo coming to Charleston
West Virginia will host the 2026 Job Opportunity Expo in Charleston on March 9, bringing together job seekers and employers from a range of industries. The expo provides a platform for in-person networking, interview opportunities, and hiring across sectors — from technology and healthcare to skilled trades and services — aimed at connecting West Virginians with new career possibilities.
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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.
