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Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Governor Morrisey announces online education program, Tourism Works
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Morrisey announced the creation of an online tourism program designed to boost jobs and tourism education throughout the Mountain State. According to a press release, Tourism Works is designed to bolster hospitality skills and training in the state. The announcement was made with support of more than 200 professionals in the tourism and hospitality industry at the State Capitol in celebration of the industry's record-setting $8.7 billion yearly impact. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve saw record visitation in 2024 As Governor, one of my top priorities is to grow our economy, our population, and our workforce. Our tourism and hospitality industry is one of the best in the country, and it will be a crucial part of West Virginia's economic future. The new Tourism Works program builds on our welcoming and friendly culture, ensuring every visitor to West Virginia feels at home in the Mountain State. Governor Patrick Morrisey Thanks to Governor Morrisey, the West Virginia Legislature, the Department of Education and all of our amazing partners across the state, the future of tourism has never looked brighter. This sector currently includes 70,000 hospitality and tourism jobs in West Virginia with an expected 21,000 job openings each year. The Tourism Works program is a wonderful resource for anyone looking to gain experience in a thriving industry. Chelsea Ruby | Secretary, West Virginia Department of Tourism Through collaboration between the West Virginia Department of Tourism and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, Tourism works is a free online course that offers its students the opportunity to gain an hour of college credit from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. All West Virginia residents are encouraged to enroll, and course highlights include small businesses, history, and culture within the Mountain State. 2025 West Virginia Vacation Guide announced by Governor Morrisey Tourism Day at the Capitol, held on March 12, 2025, was one of the biggest celebrations of the industry in recent years. More than 200 tourism and history professionals from all nine travel regions in the state attended. Students from both the Monongalia County Technical Education Center and the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center attended as well, and highlighted training programs by serving pastries, coffee, and food created by students. For more information and to enroll in the course and other trainings, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Must-try north central West Virginia restaurants in 2025
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — West Virginia Tourism's 2025 Vacation Guide is being delivered across the state, and several restaurants in north central West Virginia are featured in it. Of the 26 'Appalachian Eats' featured in the new guide, four of them are in the north central region. Many area residents will be familiar with these restaurants, but anyone who isn't should use this as a sign to try some of the best food in the state! 2025 West Virginia Vacation Guide now available for free Located in Morgantown, Von Blaze is categorized as 'casual dining' by West Virginia Tourism, offering a 'sense of ease that comes with the laid-back vibe.' Von Blaze is a community favorite, with sandwiches, burgers and brunch items. According to the 2025 guide, guests should consider trying the famous crispy chicken drummies or tres leche French toast. With locations in Thomas and Elkins, TipTop is the perfect place to get your coffee fix or enjoy a pastry or light bite. TipTop is known for its high-quality, specialty-made brews and offers options from a variety of roasters. For international flavors, try Elender's in Thomas, which has a diverse menu celebrating global street food. The Vacation Guide recommends the Indian vegetable pakoras, Thai spring rolls or Korean bibimbap. Elender's is also a stop on the West Virginia Culinary Trail, so make sure to check in to get credit toward a prize. Located in Fairmont, the Poky Dot has some of the most Instagrammable food in the state. Known for its colorful, vintage-style décor and over-the-top ice cream offerings, in the words of West Virginia Tourism, 'Here's a place that's as fun as it sounds.' These are the most underrated restaurants in West Virginia, according to viewers These are just a few of the restaurants highlighted in the 2025 Vacation Guide (pages 72-77), and more north central West Virginia restaurants are featured on the West Virginia Department of Tourism's website here. Anyone in West Virginia can order a free copy of the new Vacation Guide online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
West Virginia bald eagles lay season's first egg on live Eaglecam
SHEPHERDSTOWN, (WBOY) — The first eagle egg of the season has been laid at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The egg was laid in the 22-year-old upper nest on its campus on Monday afternoon at 4:36 p.m., according to the NCTC. Although bald eagles can be found across West Virginia, the NCTC nests have live camera in them, giving people the unique chance to watch the eagles interact and the eggs be cared for and even hatch in real time. The NCTC training center said that eagles normally lay one or two eggs, and multiples are usually laid a few days apart. If you watch the nest camera closely, you might get a chance to see the egg as the parents take turns incubating and turning it, like they do in the video clip above. 2025 West Virginia Vacation Guide now available for free Chicks normally hatch after about 35 days, so this egg could hatch in mid-March. However, the two chicks that hatched last year at the NCTC nest did not survive. This year, there is also a new lower nest at the NCTC only about 15 feet from the original 22-year-old nest. The NCTC said in January that it has seen activity on both nests, so there is possibility that there could be eggs in both. You can watch live camera on both nests online here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
