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Today is Saturday, August 23, 2025.
#1 – From Aviation Pros / WDTV – New $16 Million Aircraft Hangar at NCWV Airport
KCI Aviation is constructing an 80,000‑square‑foot aircraft and engine maintenance complex at North Central West Virginia Airport, with an initial 30,000‑square‑foot hangar set to open in early 2026. This facility will support Gulfstream and Pratt & Whitney aircraft service and create 25–30 new aviation mechanic jobs, while delivering an estimated $350 million economic impact to the region.
#2 – From WVU Cyber-Resilience Resource Center (CRRC)
The Cyber‑Resilience Resource Center at WVU is a statewide cybersecurity initiative providing practical, expert-led support—often free—to West Virginia businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and critical infrastructure. Through training, risk assessments, and hands-on student-led projects, the CRRC is building a more resilient and secure future for the Mountain State.
Read more:
https://cyberresilience.wvu.edu/about-us?utm_source=chatgpt.com
#3 – From West Virginia Explorer – 2025 Fall Foliage Preview
West Virginia’s fall colors are gearing up to shine, with vibrant hues expected across scenic mountainsides and byways this autumn. Whether you're planning a scenic drive, a photo stop, or a weekend retreat, the explorer.com guide lays out top spots—like the Monongahela Highlands and the New River Gorge—to catch the best leaf-peeping views.
Read more:
https://wvexplorer.com/2025/08/15/west-virginia-fall-foliage-2025/
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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.