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Today is Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

#1 – From TAMARACK FOUNDATION - '55 Gifts from 55 Counties' Showcases WV Artisans

The Tamarack Foundation for the Arts has launched its annual "55 Gifts from 55 Counties" guide, a curated collection featuring one unique artisan-made product from each county across the Mountain State. From hand-thrown pottery and regional foods to jewelry and fine art, the guide encourages residents and visitors alike to shop local this holiday season. Read more: tamarackfoundation.org/2024-55-gifts-guide-from-wv

#2 – From PRESTON COUNTY EDA - Bionic Tire Recycling Turns Waste into Opportunity in Preston County

In Masontown, Bionic Tire Recycling LLC is transforming scrap tires into reusable materials and local employment. The facility recycles tires into crumb rubber and reclaimed steel — achieving a near-99% reuse rate while expanding from just a few employees to more than 20. This sustainable operation shows how innovation and industry can align to create new economic energy in rural West Virginia.

Read more: prestonwv.com/news/bionic-tire-recycling-turning-waste-into-opportunity-in-preston-county

#3 – From WV EXPLORER - Pet-Friendly Parks Invite Furry Friends to Explore WV

West Virginia's outdoor experiences are now even more inclusive, with many parks and forests, from Blackwater Falls to Babcock, expanding pet-friendly lodging and trail access. Visitors can book pet-friendly cabins or cottages and enjoy scenic hikes together with their furry friends. It's another reason why West Virginia is the perfect destination for adventure lovers who travel on two legs — or four.

Read more: wvexplorer.com/west-furginia-pet-friendly-parks

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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.