Charleston Hosts Ascend WV Program to Attract Remote Workers

Charleston Hosts Ascend WV Program to Attract Remote Workers

Charleston joins Ascend WV program, helping remote workers leave 'hustle and bustle'

The Lincoln Journal | Saturday, September 6, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

Charleston, West Virginia, recently became a host community for the Ascend West Virginia program, aimed at attracting remote workers and their families to the state. This initiative joins Charleston with other towns, including Morgantown and Lewisburg, as part of a collective effort to combat demographic challenges and promote West Virginia as an ideal place for both living and working. Local leaders believe this expansion could showcase the region's quality of life and community spirit in places like Ranson and Charles Town.

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