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Lumen and Forge maps West Virginia Capitol for America 250
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Lumen and Forge completed a four-night projection mapping show on the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston for the state’s America250 celebration, with the marquee performance on July 4. The public installation highlighted how cities are…
Willcox starts rare earth feedstock stockpiling in West Virginia
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Willcox International Holdings has begun stockpiling about 200 tons a day of rare earth ore at its Wyoming County, West Virginia site as it builds out a domestic feedstock and processing chain.
Blue Lot Bourbon marks two years with West Virginia finish
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Blue Lot Bourbon is marking its second anniversary as Tailgate Spirits expands a West Virginia-born premium bourbon brand built around state identity.
Willcox advances West Virginia rare earth ore project with local contractors
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Willcox International Holdings said June 29 it has engaged a local contractor to move material from its Oceana, West Virginia rare earth site toward higher-grade concentrate for future U.S. processing.
Columbia Forest Products launches FireBrand fire-rated veneer core platform
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Columbia Forest Products has introduced FireBrand, a certified Class A fire-rated veneer core platform for interior wall and ceiling applications.
West Virginia artist documents AI-managed rollout for fully human album
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Scooter Scudieri says he has spent more than a year publicly documenting a new independent-artist model built around ChatGPT as management infrastructure, not music generation.
Ohio sends two students to 2026 National Youth Science Camp
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The Ohio Academy of Science has selected Benjamin Bartyzel of Cleveland and Samarth Khandelwal of Cincinnati to represent Ohio at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia.
Kalkreuth Roofing earns Johns Manville Summit Club status
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Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal has been named a 2025 Summit Club contractor in Johns Manville’s Peak Advantage Program, the manufacturer’s highest honor for commercial roofing partners.
Woodforest National Bank taps Zelus automation platform for retail banking
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Woodforest National Bank has agreed to deploy Zelus Automation Platform’s SNAP system across its retail banking network, covering nearly 740 branches in 17 states.
Curio hires Paul Oleyar as quality chief for NuCycle push
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Curio has named Paul Oleyar as director of quality assurance as the nuclear technology startup moves to commercialize its NuCycle recycling system.
Mesothelioma group urges nuclear plant workers to seek asbestos counsel
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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging former nuclear power plant workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to contact the group for free help finding experienced attorneys.
Brenton Point invests in Merit Restorations to fuel expansion
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Brenton Point Capital Partners has made a growth investment in Virginia-based Merit Restorations to help the property restoration company expand across Virginia, West Virginia and Texas.
Kalkreuth sponsors Ogden Wellness Weekend in Wheeling
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Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal backed the 48th annual Ogden Wellness Weekend in Wheeling, West Virginia, helping support races and obstacle events that drew runners, athletes and families.
GSA Equipment adds Yellow Jacket mini skid loaders to its lineup
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GSA Equipment said June 9, 2026, that it is now an authorized dealer for Yellow Jacket Equipment and is offering five diesel-powered mini skid loader models from its Barberton, Ohio, location.
Mesothelioma Victims Center pushes legal options for former mechanics with asbestos cancer
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The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging former auto and truck mechanics nationwide who have mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to explore compensation options and legal representation.
Texas tops new ranking of best states for homesteading
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A new DeerBusters study ranks all 50 states on homesteading feasibility, putting Texas first and Montana and Wyoming close behind.
Black Hydrovac names John Capuria general manager
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Black Hydrovac has appointed John Capuria as general manager as the Chantilly, Virginia, vacuum excavation company expands across the DMV region and other East Coast markets.
73-year-old cyclist nears finish of cross-country ride for No Kid Hungry
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Mark Strauss is set to finish a 3,300-mile bike ride on June 23 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after starting on his 73rd birthday in California.
Advertising is Simple promotes Elena Filipone to marketing operations and creative director
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Advertising is Simple has promoted Elena Filipone after four years with the agency, expanding her role across creative leadership, marketing operations, and client work.
Mark Hurt Law Firm opens Castlewood office for miners and injured workers
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Mark Hurt Law Firm has opened a new office in Castlewood, Virginia, to serve coal miners, injured workers, disabled individuals and families across Southwest Virginia.
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