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

Today is Thursday, February 26, 2026.

#1 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - #YesWV Export Promotion Program supports West Virginia companies selling abroad

The West Virginia Division of Economic Development continues helping Mountain State businesses reach global markets through the #YesWV Export Promotion Program. The program offers guidance, financial assistance, and technical support to companies ready to expand exports and connect with international buyers. It's another way West Virginia is opening doors for local businesses on the global stage.

Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/yeswvs-export-promotion-program/

#2 – From WV FORESTRY - Trees in winter: What happens during the forest life cycle

Even in winter, West Virginia's forests are very much alive. The West Virginia Division of Forestry explains how trees undergo physiological changes during the colder months — protecting cells from freezing, conserving moisture, and storing energy for spring growth. Beneath the quiet landscape, bark, roots, and seasonal processes are hard at work preparing for warmer days ahead.

Read more: https://wvforestry.com/trees-in-winter-what-happens-during-the-winter-forest-life-cycle/

#3 – From WCHS-TV - Wild Appalachia: renowned herpetologist on native species and conservation

In the Wild Appalachia series from WCHS-TV, renowned herpetologist Thomas K. Pauley shares insights from decades of research on amphibians and reptiles across West Virginia. His fieldwork focuses on ecology, behavior, and conservation, and an updated edition of his field guide, Amphibians and Reptiles of West Virginia, is now available — offering readers a closer look at the state's remarkable biodiversity.

Read more: https://wchstv.com/community/wild-appalachia/wild-appalachia-renowned-herpetologist

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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.