Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.
Today is Thursday, July 3, 2025.
#1 – From Career Tech WV
Forestry students from the Fayette Institute of Technology spent a day working alongside the superintendent at Hawks Nest State Park, learning firsthand what it takes to manage trails and resources in West Virginia’s park system. With thousands of tourism jobs statewide and over $3 billion in annual impact, outdoor careers are thriving. The experience showed students how fulfilling and purpose-driven these roles can be in Almost Heaven.
Watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Hz6S8oByo
#2 – From WV News
Work continues unimpeded on Nucor’s $3.1 billion steel mill in Mason County, with key infrastructure and construction milestones still on schedule for its 2027 launch. The facility is projected to create hundreds of direct jobs and spur thousands more through economic ripple effects across the region. Ongoing collaborations with local communities aim to ensure the project delivers long-term prosperity.
#3 – From YouTube – Mountain State Music
This edition of Mountain State Music features a heartfelt new performance by a West Virginia singer-songwriter. The video captures both the intimacy of live folk music and the cultural richness that makes Almost Heaven’s music scene shine. Tune in to a free concert from your couch–live from Folklore Music Exchange in Charleston.
Watch now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCvizrMVXlk
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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.
