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#1 Will Boar’s Head Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak Reopen?

Sep 17 2025 // Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether a Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the center of last year’s deadly listeria outbreak will be fit to reopen. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, of Connecticut, sent a letter Monday...

#2 Oh, the Places Broadband Won’t Go Under West Virginia Expansion Plan

Sep 12 2025 // Last week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that the state had finalized its $1.2 billion plan to bring high-speed broadband to homes and businesses in the state. “We are excited about the opportunity to bring...

#3 West Virginia Approves More Mining in Area Residents Say Is Already Contaminated

Sep 15 2025 // In 2023, dirty mine water gushed out of the ground behind James Christian’s home, flooding his yard in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Sinkholes formed, a strong sulfur-like odor lingered in the air and oily sheens...

#4 West Virginia Lags Behind in Sites for New Businesses, but That Is Changing

Aug 27 2025 // On the Ohio River in Wood County, officials are clearing hurdles to prepare sites for new businesses. Two locations, 70 acres of farmland and a sprawling industrial park, are set to become suitable for development, thanks...

#5 Virginia’s Disaster Fund Now Open to Home and Business Owners

Sep 9 2025 // Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the state’s $50 million disaster aid fund is now accepting applications from homeowners and businesses in the southwest region of the state. The Virginia Disaster...