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Today is Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

#1 – From WV SBDC - Businesses encouraged to learn social media tips to engage your customer base Online platforms offer many tools that any type of small business can utilize to learn more about their customers and their preferences. This information can be used to better serve your community and to create worthwhile outreach strategies in the future. The West Virginia Small Business Development Center suggests a few ways you can leverage social media to learn more about your online customer base.

Read more: https://wvsbdc.com/social-media-tips-to-engage-your-customer-base/

#2 – From THE REAL WV - Winter Music Festival returns to Lewisburg The Lewisburg Winter Music Festival is set to return to downtown Lewisburg on Jan. 30–31, with more than 70 music acts performing across nine venues. Produced by the Southern Appalachia Musician's Association, the two-day festival blends live music with community support, with performances running nightly and proceeds directed toward nonprofit outreach and music education. Read more: https://therealwv.com/2026/01/20/lewisburg-winter-music-fest-returns-jan-30-31/?fbclid=IwdGRleAPc--dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeoISMP4N85P7lFc4PbPlWxyUCIfdd4IBfV949z3gewpzyMFoCxAsaihFmqn4_aem_OU-VS7MZnDf_CDd6K0ITxg

#3 – From AOL - North Fork Mountain Trail offers some of the most scenic views in WV One of West Virginia's most breathtaking overlooks comes with a steep climb over challenging terrain, but many hikers agree the view is worth it. In Pendleton County, North Fork Mountain Trail to Chimney Top is a 5-mile out-and-back hike that leads to a 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains--and the perfect opportunity to rest while you take in the scenery. Read more: https://www.aol.com/articles/dont-try-one-hike-west-192841589.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.