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Today is Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
#1 – From WV Tourism – Tourism Works Program
Tourism Works is a free, online tourism and hospitality training available to all West Virginians through Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. The program offers 12 micro-credentials, one hour of college credit, and certification as a Destination Specialist. It’s ideal for residents in tourism, hospitality, or any role engaging with visitors.
Learn more and sign up:
https://wvtourism.com/tourismworks/free-trainings/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
#2 – From Marshall MAMC – Historic Theater Restoration
Marshall University’s Advanced Manufacturing Center is applying advanced reverse-engineering technology to restore a historic theater in Huntington. Using accurate scans, modeling, and fabrication, they’re helping rebuild architectural details of the Spanish Baroque-style Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, which first opened its doors in 1928. By combining innovation and cultural preservation, it’s a technical tribute to West Virginia’s artistic past and craftsmanship.
#3 – From WOAY / WOAY News – WV Film Office 3-Year Anniversary
The West Virginia Film Office marks its third year of driving film activity in the state, now supporting 150 productions annually. With top-10 tax incentives and a location database for cast and crews, it’s backed more filmmakers, boosted tourism, and created jobs—putting Almost Heaven on the screen everywhere.
Read more:
https://woay.com/wv-film-office-celebrates-3-years-of-helping-to-promote-filmmaking-in-the-mountain-state/?utm_source=chatgpt.com#google_vignette
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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.