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Powering up economies, WVU with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, AI, infrastructure, and jobs

2026-07-14T15:37:27-04:00July 14th, 2026|Categories: Community News, Monongalia County, Morgantown, News, Regional Resources, West Virginia News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

(Editor’s note: WVU leaders will be available to discuss this impactful award with credentialed media members via Zoom at 10 a.m. Wednesday (July 15). To request Zoom log-in information, please send an email to Shauna Johnson, sjohns13@mail.wvu.edu.)  The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium, led by West Virginia UniversityRead more "Powering up economies, WVU with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, AI, infrastructure, and jobs"

Enrout Properties Advancing Premier Development Site in Morgantown Industrial Park

2026-05-07T11:50:56-04:00May 7th, 2026|Categories: Community News, Company News, Monongalia County, Morgantown, News, Regional Resources, West Virginia News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Enrout Properties is taking the next major step in expanding the Morgantown Industrial Park with plans to prepare a new 27-acre “Floyd Farm Pad” designed to attract large-scale manufacturing and distribution users. Positioned prominently near the Uffington Bridge and future access points to both I-79 and I-68, the siteRead more "Enrout Properties Advancing Premier Development Site in Morgantown Industrial Park"

DOH Announces Projected Timeline to Have Construction Contract for Exit 155 Project

2026-05-07T10:06:20-04:00May 7th, 2026|Categories: Community News, Monongalia County, Morgantown, News, Regional Resources, West Virginia News|Tags: , , , , , |

The West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) announced that the long-planned improvements to the Interstate 79 Exit 155 interchange near Morgantown are moving closer to construction. Officials say the project is currently finishing the environmental review and engineering phases, with a goal of having a construction contract in placeRead more "DOH Announces Projected Timeline to Have Construction Contract for Exit 155 Project"

Pierpont Aviation Program Expansion Drives Growth

2026-05-07T10:01:40-04:00May 7th, 2026|Categories: Community News, Harrison County, News, Regional Resources, West Virginia News|Tags: , , , , , |

The expansion of Pierpont Community & Technical College’s aviation maintenance technology (AMT) program in Bridgeport is now back underway, doubling the program’s annual student capacity from 130 to 260. Experts say this growth will provide local aerospace companies with a larger pool of qualified workers, potentially encouraging industry expansionRead more "Pierpont Aviation Program Expansion Drives Growth"

Mon Power and Potomac Edison seek approval for $2.84 billion gas and solar project in West Virginia

2026-05-07T08:47:20-04:00May 7th, 2026|Categories: Community News, News, West Virginia News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Monongahela Power Co. and The Potomac Edison Co. have asked the Public Service Commission of West Virginia for approval to build a $2.84 billion, 1,200-megawatt natural gas plant and three solar facilities at the existing Fort Martin Power Station. If approved, the plant would begin operating in late 2031.Read more "Mon Power and Potomac Edison seek approval for $2.84 billion gas and solar project in West Virginia"

Winning the Backyard Brawl: A tax cut that puts West Virginians first

2026-05-07T08:40:34-04:00February 9th, 2026|Categories: Community News, News, West Virginia News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

West Virginia’s focus on fiscal discipline, smaller government, and free-market policies has strengthened the state’s finances and driven major private-sector investment and job growth. With a strong surplus and responsible budgeting, the state is now positioned to return money to taxpayers through a 10% across-the-board income tax cut. HalfRead more "Winning the Backyard Brawl: A tax cut that puts West Virginians first"

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