Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.

#1 – From WV MetroNews – Nucor Steel to Begin Hiring Soon Nucor Steel is getting ready to hire additional entry-level workers at its Apple Grove plant in Mason County. The company has already employed around 350 people while construction continues, and new positions will soon be available across a variety of roles as operations ramp up.

Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2025/09/17/nucor-steel-to-begin-hiring-soon-for-entry-level-positions/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAM4SJpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHp9CrPHyY0hTRhq53NUQfBucnBWfNxcmIdDsHn6bUTp2RJx4Y0j6DzrqzpAt_aem_NM-pBZ9LIjhkuGZlUekKNQ

#2 – From WVDNR – WVDNR Offers Elk Tours in Logan County The West Virginia Elk Restoration Project, launched in 2016, continues to see success. Wildlife officials have recorded more than 60 native calf births, helping stabilize and expand the state's elk herd. This fall, visitors have the opportunity to see these incredible animals up close in their natural habitat. Tours of Tomblin Wildlife Management Area begin at Chief Logan Lodge at Chief Logan State Park. Reserve your spot today!

Learn more: https://wvdnr.gov/plants-animals/elk/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAM4SMlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrXnboMiqVaUkXoTaK2kMPN3j0iG9fVR2axpgppuTP58Pxg91nThAbfXUDi3_aem_SE1Wg77VdNamIPfqux5DuQ

#3 – From WV Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation – Careers in Corrections The West Virginia Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation (DCR) is actively recruiting for a wide range of positions, including Correctional Officers, Counselors, Case Managers, Parole Officers, and IT and maintenance staff. The DCR offers career stability, advancement opportunities, and a chance to serve communities across the Mountain State.

Learn more: https://dcr.wv.gov/careers/Pages/careers.aspx

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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.