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Today is Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
#1 – From WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – WVU Marks 50 Years of People-Moving Innovation
West Virginia University is honoring five decades of its iconic Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system — a driverless, rubber-tired pod vehicle network linking its campuses and Morgantown’s downtown. The PRT remains a unique example of automated transit in the U.S., moving students and community members while underscoring WVU’s engineering legacy. As the system evolves, the milestone serves as both celebration and signal for continued investment in innovation and mobility in West Virginia.
#2 – From NEWS & SENTINEL – Amazon Opens Last-Mile Facility in Davisville, WV
Amazon is establishing a new last-mile distribution hub in Davisville’s Polymer Alliance Zone — a roughly 70,000-square-foot facility aimed at supporting faster delivery and rural job creation. While specific job counts haven’t been announced yet, the site signals a big opportunity for Wood County and downstream logistics ecosystems in the Mountain State. Local leaders say the facility enhances the region’s industrial appeal and positions West Virginia as a key node in nationwide supply chains.
Read more: newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2025/10/amazon-opening-last-mile-facility-in-davisville
#3 – From Marshall Parthenon – Huntington’s Historic Theater Reopens with a Big Vision
The Keith-Albee Theater in Huntington — long a cornerstone of arts and architecture — is nearing reopening after extensive renovations and restoration efforts. With seating for 2,400 and upgraded facilities, the theater will complement the city’s other major venues and help draw national tours, conventions and visitor spending. This revitalization signals a resurgence of downtown Huntington and illustrates how West Virginia communities are leveraging heritage sites for economic and cultural impact.
Read more: marshallparthenon.com/39949/news/a-bright-future-huntingtons-crown-jewel-to-reopen-repolished
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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.
