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Today is Tuesday, January 27, 2026

#1 – From WVDNR - Archery in the Schools program offers a fun and inclusive alternative to traditional sports The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources' Archery in the Schools program is expanding, giving students the chance to learn archery skills, safety practices, and wildlife conservation fundamentals while building confidence and discipline. Learn how you can become an instructor or host a training course at your school. Read more: https://wvdnr.gov/west-virginia-archery-in-the-schools-program/

#2 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - West Virginia's modern automotive industry continues to thrive West Virginia's modern automotive industry has stood as a rock-solid pillar of the state's economy for more than three decades, supporting thousands of jobs and acting as a key hub for manufacturing, innovation, and global supply chains. A closer look inside one of West Virginia's automotive facilities offers a snapshot of the innovation, precision, and skilled workforce that define the state's modern automotive industry.

Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/west-virginias-modern-automotive-industry-has-been-a-rock%e2%80%91solid-pillar-of-our-states-economy-for-more-than-30-years/

#3 – From WV NEWS - TrainWV Network connects manufacturing professionals with teaching opportunities Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center launches the TrainWV Network, an online portal to connect experienced manufacturing professionals with teaching opportunities, creating pathways for industry experts to help educate and mentor the next generation of skilled workers in West Virginia.

Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/rivercities/trainwv-network-aims-to-connect-manufacturing-professionals-with-teaching-opportunities/article_d9141e1f-00da-4134-896d-41bb6c601450.html

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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.