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Today is Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
#1 – From West Virginia Tourism – Underwater Ghost Town Beneath Summersville Lake
Beneath the blue waters of Summersville Lake lies Gad, a long-lost community now hidden from view. Built in the 1960s, the lake submerged the town, revealing its roads and stone structures only when the dam is drained for maintenance. Divers and history lovers call it Appalachian Atlantis—and it’s a fascinating chapter in WV’s story.
Read more:
wvtourism.com/did-you-know-there-is-an-underwater-ghost-town-in-west-virginia
#2 – From Jobcase – Manufacturing Careers Across WV
West Virginia’s manufacturing scene is vast and varied—from biotech and chemicals to automotive and steel components. Major employers such as Procter & Gamble, MHI RJ Aviation, Toyota, and others are actively hiring, offering solid pay, on-the-job training, and career stability with among the lowest turnover rates in the country.
Discover more:
jobcase.com/articles/c1c548e8-4ac4-41c2-9cb1-3fadbdfa5693
#3 – From daily304 – Upcoming Live Mountain State Music Concert
Get ready to feel the music live and local. Join us Friday, August 22, for the next Mountain State Music concert recorded at Charleston’s Folklore Music Exchange. It’s a free-streamed performance that brings West Virginia talent right to your headphones—or your living room—filled with Appalachian spirit.
More details:daily304.wv.gov/programs/mountain-state-music
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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.
