Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, November 27, 2025.

#1 – From METRO NEWS - Toyota adds jobs in Putnam County

Toyota is expanding its Buffalo, West Virginia plant as part of a $912 million investment in U.S. facilities, including $453 million dedicated to Toyota West Virginia. The project will create about 80 new jobs and increase assembly of hybrid compatible engines and components, with production ramping up in 2027 to meet growing demand for hybrid vehicles. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2025/11/18/toyota-adding-jobs-to-putnam-county-plant/

#2 – From MARSHALL MAGAZINE - Marshall University experiences 'The Brad Effect'

Marshall Magazine's "The Brad Effect" highlights how President Brad D. Smith is reshaping Marshall University and elevating its role in West Virginia. Enrollment has grown, digital engagement is up and a landmark $50 million gift from Brad and Alys Smith is fueling the "Marshall For All, Marshall Forever" vision focused on access, affordability and student success. Read more: https://www.marshallmagazine.com/fall-2025/the-brad-effect?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOBgpdjbGNrA4BMEmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6XJTnLRdsNlsy7PXmqGax3ofHzQxs3nNWR5RHpNb46STK8J0IT0D8d-RlyYg_aem_yBQ9UbcJR-bNuhREw3_Akw

#3 – From WV PRESS ASSOCIATION - Vandalia's $25M Neuroscience Institute

Vandalia Health has broken ground on a new $25 million Neuroscience Institute in downtown Charleston near CAMC General. The three story, 30,000 square foot facility will bring advanced neurological care, on site testing and specialty services together under one roof, expanding capabilities for patients across the region by fall 2027.

Read more: https://wvpress.org/breaking-news/vandalia-breaks-ground-on-25m-neuroscience-institute-in-downtown-charleston/?post_id=425233&[email protected]&redirect_to=https://wvpress.org/breaking-news/vandalia-breaks-ground-on-25m-neuroscience-institute-in-downtown-charleston/

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