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Today is Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.

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#1 – From WV FILM OFFICE – Find resources for your next film project in Almost Heaven

Whether you're looking for the perfect location for your next film project, or a crew member ready to undertake your next project, the West Virginia Film Office is here for you.

Film Office staff are happy to help you secure your perfect location, find skilled workforce, and navigate film permitting.

The office is ready to help with an experienced crew, an established statewide network of governmental agencies, nation-leading fiscal incentives, local business leaders and community representatives that are unmatched in hospitality. We look forward to working with you soon in – Yes, West Virginia!

Learn more:
https://westvirginia.gov/wvfilm/

#2 – From WV EDA – WVEDA helps a mushroom farm expand its business

Hernshaw Farms has transformed the decommissioned Memorial Tunnel on the West Virginia Turnpike into an innovative agricultural facility for growing gourmet mushrooms. The tunnel's dark environment, controlled humidity, and stable temperatures provide optimal conditions for mushroom cultivation. Leveraging this unique setup, founder George Patterson plans to expand production of dried Lion's Mane, capitalizing on its rising demand and health benefits.

To scale operations and meet surging market demand, Hernshaw Farms partnered with the West Virginia Economic Development Authority (WVEDA) to secure financing for critical new machinery. The equipment upgrade has dramatically increased the farm's output, enabling it to take on larger commercial contracts.

Read more:
https://eda.wv.gov/the-wveda-helps-hernshaw-farms-expand-its-operations/

#3 – From WV DRS – WV DRS shares success stories

The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) helps high school students and adults with disabilities set work goals and develop career plans. The agency assists individuals to overcome barriers so they can obtain or maintain employment.

DRS's specially trained rehabilitation professionals can help you evaluate your skills and interests so you can succeed in the workplace. With backgrounds in emergency medical services, education, tourism and more, DRS clients share their stories of work-related successes in West Virginia.

Learn more:
https://wvdrs.org/updates-and-information/success-stories/

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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.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.

Today is Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.

…and now for the rest of the stories…on today's daily304.com!

#1 – From WSAZ-TV – Ascend WV celebrates new residents

Ascend West Virginia has received a $500,000 grant from The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation to support efforts in attracting new residents to the Charleston area. Having already relocated over 100 people to the Kanawha Valley in its first year, the program aims to use the funding to expand its reach and encourage more individuals and families to make the region their home.

The initiative is part of a broader strategy to combat population decline by embracing calculated risks and framing regional challenges as growth opportunities. Since launching statewide in 2021, Ascend West Virginia has successfully brought more than 1,500 new residents into the state over the past five years.

Read more:
https://www.wsaz.com/2026/09/17/ascend-west-virginia-celebrates-new-residents/

#2 – From WV TECH PARK – 15 years of discovery, development, and driving what's next

The West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, marking a decade and a half of economic and technological growth since its establishment in 2011. Community leaders, elected officials, and partners gathered to honor the park's transformation into a thriving innovation hub that now supports 32 companies and over 1,000 employees across research, technology, education, and manufacturing sectors.

Reflecting on this milestone, CEO Matt Ballard highlighted the park's ongoing mission to foster collaboration and advance the state's economy. Looking ahead, leadership expressed gratitude for the community's support and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the researchers, entrepreneurs, and businesses shaping West Virginia's economic future.

Read more:
https://www.wvtechpark.com/post/15-years-of-discovery-development-and-driving-what-s-next

#3 – From WV STATE PARKS – 10 stunning state park overlooks in West Virginia

As the leaves begin their transformation into the brilliant warm colors of fall, there's no better place to take in the scenery than from one of West Virginia's stunning overlooks.

West Virginia State Parks offer a diverse array of scenic viewpoints and outdoor destinations ideal for fall travel. Across the state, visitors can explore diverse landscapes, from elevated mountain perches like Hawks Nest and the 360-degree Ann Bailey Lookout Tower at Watoga, to the clear waters of Summersville Lake and the dramatic river gorges at Coopers Rock and Pipestem Resort.

Accommodating all activity levels, the parks feature everything from short, accessible walks like Blackwater Falls' Lindy Point trail to challenging hikes and overnight stays, such as the Thorny Mountain Fire Lookout Tower in Seneca State Forest.

Learn more:
https://wvstateparks.com/10-stunning-state-park-overlooks-in-west-virginia/

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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.