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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

Local Organizations Address Opioid Crisis with $10.4M Grants

WV First Foundation gives $10.4M to 38 grant recipients; here are the details Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 By Sierra Marling The West Virginia First Foundation awarded $10.4 million in Initial Opportunity Grants to 38 organizations, aiming to tackle the opioid crisis. Among the recipients, local entities