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1,179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsYour window into wonderful West Virginia. Sharing news and opportunities from Almost Heaven. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram @daily304
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Episodes
daily304 - Episode 9.11.2022
September 11, 2022 07:00 - 2 minutes - 4.11 MBEnjoy a special Farm to Table dinner this month at Cacapon Resort State Park … Clarksburg hosts the WV Miss Amazing Pageant … and the Pitch Southern WV Business Idea Competition returns Sept. 13. – on today’s daily304
daily304 - Episode 9.10.2022
September 10, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.86 MBA new taproom is coming to Charleston this fall … a WV outdoor collaborative’s new leader looks to innovation to transform the economy … and these five West Virginians are making their mark in art. – on today’s daily304, listen here …
daily304 - Episode 9.09.2022
September 09, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.07 MBDon’t delay – reserve your seats today at Hawks Nest State Park’s Farm to Table dinner … Community development groups are excited about Build Back Better plans … and turn your overnighter into an adventure with a unique lodging experience. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
The History Project - The Lincoln County Feud: West Virginia's Other, Less Famous Feud
September 08, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBEveryone knows about West Virginia’s most famous feud, and because of it, most people know less about another blood feud in the state that happened simultaneously with the Hatfield-McCoy Feud. The Lincoln County Feud pulled multiple families from Harts Creek into a web of vendettas that resulted in the crossfire of vengeance and death. Creating a mass exodus, the feud forever altered the boundaries of Lincoln and Logan counties, as well as the shape of the region’s sense of community.
daily304 - Episode 9.8.2022
September 08, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.61 MBBook your reservation today for Cass Scenic Railroad’s Farm to Table dinner … Stay and play in beautiful Tucker County this fall … and Huntington receives $15.7 million toward manufacturing sites. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 9.7.2022
September 07, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.4 MBWV’s Trilogy Innovations is named one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. … Warwood Tool in Ohio County continues its hundred-plus year tradition of quality service … and the sale of Dominion Energy is expected to bring jobs back to West Virginia. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 9.6.2022
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.19 MBPure Watercrft -- WV’s new green power manufacturer – is expecting to create 100 jobs in the Northern Panhandle … The WV DNR asks private landowners for help in preserving wildlife habitat … and the WV SBDC’s Doug Spaulding is among small business coaches honored nationwide. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 9.5.2022
September 05, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.19 MBTwo Morgantown brothers’ business is built on drive and determination … West Virginia transforms from a “drive through” state to a “come to visit” state … and big things are happening in the automotive manufacturing business in Almost Heaven -- #YesWV! – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 9.4.2022
September 04, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.82 MBNorth Central WV experiences a business boom … this year’s State Fair of WV reports good numbers … and Barboursville preps for its annual Fall Fest. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 9.3.2022
September 03, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.3 MBLearn how small-town residents are making a difference in their mountain communities … A Los Angeles filmmaker highlights creative West Virginians … and a Bluefield ATV Resort expands to add a restaurant.– on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 9.2.2022
September 02, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.94 MBPure Watercraft is the latest manufacturing company to say #YesWV … a West Virginia man creates a platform to help musicians collaborate … and a Wheeling restaurant earns a spot on “America’s Best Restaurants” show. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
The History Project: The Lost Towns of New River Gorge - Remains of the Coal Industry Make a New Home in a National Park
September 01, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 3.02 MBIn 2021, the New River Gorge was transformed into a National Park, placing West Virginia’s glorious gem into the necklace of America’s most celebrated scenic areas. The river and valley’s majestic beauty have long been famous, but park visitors are also discovering something unexpected: The remains of coal and timber towns which once reigned over the economy of the region. Some pieces in ruins, others well preserved, West Virginia’s industrial story is being told by fragments of its past sc...
daily304 - Episode 9.1.2022
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.26 MBDiscover history, culture, and good food in this river town just a short drive from the capital city … Find your dream career with Generation WV … and Charleston earns praise for its business climate -- #YesWV! – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 8.31.2022
August 31, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 5.87 MBWVSU and Chemours Company partner to promote STEM education. Beekeeping is on the rise in West Virginia. And learn how manufacturing companies are contributing to the state’s growth. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 8.30.2022
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.91 MBHuntington’s Westmoreland neighborhoods gets funding for jobs training … the Marshall Artist Series announces its upcoming lineup … and West Virginia boasts a winning economy. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 8.29.2022
August 29, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.94 MBPlan your leaf-peeping trip in Almost Heaven – sign up for Tourism’s weekly fall color report … Officials announce plans for a multimillion dollar indoor sports complex in Charleston … And Fayetteville is one of 25 U.S. towns targeted for a federal program to strengthen outdoor recreation and tourism. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 8.28.2022
August 28, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.26 MBLearn more about West Virginia conservation projects, plants, animals and more … Farmers’ markets are popping up all over the state … and discover Almost Heaven at Cacapon Resort State Park.
daily304 - Episode 8.27.2022
August 27, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 6.18 MBA West Virginia native shares her inspiration behind the Shine On, WV series … Meet the artist behind the whimsical mugs of Pottery by Maryanne … and a WV program assists homeowners facing financial hardship due to the pandemic.
daily304 - Episode 8.26.2022
August 26, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.58 MBWhat does a state forester do? The answer is many different jobs. … Learn how angel investing is helping to boost small businesses in West Virginia … and discover the history and beauty of the Kanawha River
daily304 - Episode 8.25.2022
August 25, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.31 MBA Wheeling company manufacturers some of the finest industrial grade tools in the world … West Virginia’s heavily forested mountains support a thriving forest products industry … and the WV SBDC taps Carol Goolsby as its newest business coach.
The History Project: Famiglia Vagabonda - The Mafia's Three Decade Reign in Clarksburg and Fairmont
August 24, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 2.81 MBWhile one associates the mafia with old Italian stories and large American cities, its presence was also felt in West Virginia. Starting at the turn of the 20th century, Clarksburg, Fairmont and surrounding environs were the home of their own mafia syndicate, Famiglia Vagabonda, an Italian phrase for “wandering family.” As in all places, this syndicate controlled all sorts of vice and got the job done with deathly intimidation with ties to mafiosi in New York, Baltimore, and Chicago. It’s r...
daily304 - Episode 8.24.2022
August 24, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.5 MBMountain bikers hone their skills at Heritage Farm’s new bike park … Fall adventures await at WV state parks … and three southern West Virginia organizations partner up to boost entrepreneurial spirit.
daily304 - Episode 8.23.2022
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.8 MBA Wood County couple’s new venture adds a little “Axecitement” to the area … Travel + Leisure helps you plan your getaway to the Appalachian Mountains … and the West Virginia Training and Conference Center has everything you need for your company’s next team meeting.
daily304 - Episode 8.22.2022
August 22, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 6.54 MBeCommerce entrepreneur Shawn Hutchinson shares why he loves living and working in West Virginia … Learn the value of face-to-face meetings in global enterprise … and the Robert C. Byrd Institute wants to help small businesses pursue federal contract opportunities.
daily304 - Episode 8.21.2022
August 21, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.93 MBWhat do YOU love about the pepperoni roll? A local chef shares a favorite recipe … Plan your fall adventure in West Virginia, from scenic drives to whitewater rafting … and waterfall photographer Randall Sanger shares his love of Almost Heaven’s scenery.
daily304 - Episode 8.20.2022
August 20, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.93 MBSample some award-winning salty bread from Sarah’s on Main … a pilot program aims to improve the youth cycling scene in Morgantown … and WVPB’s Inside Appalachia celebrates its 20th anniversary.
daily304 - Episode 8.19.2022
August 19, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.32 MBGeneration WV seeks public input on community involvement … a Greenbrier County company makes some of the highest quality barrels on the market for distillers … and register now for Chief Logan’s elk management tours. – on today’s daily304
daily304 - Episode 8.18.2022
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.05 MBSouth Charleston’s new electric school bus manufacturing facility prepares for its grand opening … Nucor Steel’s vice president reveals why the company said #YesWV … and Cacapon Resort plans a major expansion that will make mountain bikers happy.
The History Project: Gloria Swanson & The Making of ‘Stage Struck’
August 17, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBLocation scouts for the 1925 movie “Stage Struck” had chosen New Martinsville, West Virginia for the setting of the film because it was a large enough town without being too small and—best of all—it had electricity. The movie was about a river town waitress who dreamed of becoming a star, and for the lead they chose the biggest star of the day, Gloria Swanson. The actress, cast and crew of the movie arrived in New Martinsville in August of that year and locals worked as extras in the first m...
daily304 - Episode 8.17.2022
August 17, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.94 MBWV native Brad Smith helps build the state through Ascend WV and his leadership at Marshall … State tourism industry leaders will converge on Huntington next month … and discover the quiet beauty of the Dolly Sods Wilderness.
daily304 - Episode 8.16.2022
August 16, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.41 MBGrab your tickets today to some exciting Mountain Stage shows … the DNR has all the resources you need to enjoy outdoor recreation in Almost Heaven … and take a peek at some truly unique Airbnbs in West Virginia
daily304 - Episode 8.15.2022
August 15, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.39 MBThe Robert C. Byrd Institute’s WV Makes Festival returns in November … Learn about the perks of living and working in the Advantage Valley … and the WV Tech Park is recruiting STEM businesses.
daily304 - Episode 8.14.2022
August 14, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.06 MBWest Virginia’s famous Coffindaffer crosses first sprang up in 1984 … Enjoy award-winning seafood at this historic restaurant outside Elkins … and a solar company commits to helping recovery patients find employment.
daily304 - Episode 8.13.2022
August 13, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.31 MBEnjoy a scenic train ride through Almost Heaven … experience the Bluestone Gorge from the Pipestem Peaks zipline canopy tour … and Active Southern WV creates a program to promote workplace wellness.
daily304 - Episode 8.12.2022
August 12, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.26 MBForbes provides tips on filing an LLC for your business … the Robert C. Byrd Institute joins a national effort to revitalizing manufacturing … and learn how Opportunity Move can provide assistance to your federal agency.
The History Project: Bill Withers - Coal Miner's Son, Gold Record Artist, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer
August 11, 2022 19:00 - 2 minutes - 3.03 MBBill Wither’s music has become such a staple of our lives that it’s hard to imagine it didn’t always exist. Growing up in West Virginia’s Southern Coalfields, Withers took inspiration from the people around him to create these amazing songs, and today his work is used as anthems for the independent spirit, kindness and charity, and for those whose love is as irreplaceable as the sun. Inducted into just about every music hall of fame imaginable, Bill Withers articulated our love and angst, gi...
daily304 - Episode 8.11.2022
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.69 MBLearn how West Virginia supports a diverse and thriving energy industry … a Greenbrier County brewery helps rally the community … and learn more about public safety jobs and who’s hiring in Almost Heaven.
daily304 - Episode 8.10.2022
August 10, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.49 MBLearn why West Virginia is the ideal place to live and work … The state launches a major highway construction project in the Southern Coalfields … and get a peek inside the WVDNR’s new wildlife education center
daily304 - Episode 8.9.2022
August 09, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.41 MBGet lost in nature at Twin Falls Resort … RCBI helps a Lewisburg confectioner make her mark – literally … and learn how West Virginia supports the aerospace industry.
daily304 - Episode 8.8.2022
August 08, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.93 MBDiscover the fun and excitement of mountain biking at WV state parks … Plan a road trip to discover secluded spots on the WV Waterfall Trail … and learn more about vintage wood flooring crafted in Randolph County.
daily304 - Episode 8.7.2022
August 07, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 5.74 MBWhitewater enthusiasts eagerly await Gauley Season … Tipsy Roo’s sauces reveal their secret ingredient … and Greenbrier County residents demonstrate resiliency in the face of adversity. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 8.6.2022
August 06, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.85 MBThe Parkersburg arts community gears up for a conference next month … Plan your Almost Heaven getaway in a rustic luxe cabin … and discover the historic charm of West Virginia’s small towns. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 8.5.2022
August 05, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.7 MBFrom shopping to art to outdoor recreation, you’ll find plenty to do in this historic river and railroad city … a Jefferson County company aims to offer quality marketing at a reasonable price … and RCBI hosts a FREE online expo on Aug. 10. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 8.4.2022
August 04, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.04 MBA kayak group is hosting a whitewater clinic at Valley Falls … Echo-Lit’s unique prints help the Charleston shop gain global recognition … and Hawks Nest’s superintendent leads a video tour of the park’s new upgrades. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
The History Project - The Elkins-Abruzzi Affair: A West Virginia Daughter's Dalliance with European Royalty
August 03, 2022 21:30 - 2 minutes - 3.14 MBMeghan Markle’s marriage to England’s Prince Harry was an education for Americans about how a foreign commoner—though a popular television actress—is embraced into an old European monarchy. But before Meghan became a Duchess and even before Wallis Simpson tempted a king from the throne, there was the affair between Katherine “Kitty” Elkins, daughter of West Virginia’s Senator Stephen Benton Elkins, and the Duke of Abruzzi, heir to the throne of Italy. The world’s newspapers were agog as the...
daily304 - Episode 8.3.2022
August 03, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.39 MBWest Virginia has over 200 waterfalls; here’s where you can find some of them … Calling all Bigfoot lovers – Morgantown hosts its second annual Cryptid Bash … and an Advantage Valley program provides business startup resources. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 8.2.2022
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.31 MBAs you plan your summer activities, consider supporting small business in WV … the bison farm industry is growing in the Mountain State … and business surges forward for New River Jet Boats. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 8.1.2022
August 01, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 5.42 MBBluefield is praised for its economic success … national park gateway regions reap benefits of national park visitors … and find out who’s hiring in wild, wonderful West Virginia. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 7.31.2022
July 31, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 5.52 MBFrom treetops to river valleys, you’ll find plenty of outdoor recreation options in North Central WV … Learn about the soda fountain’s West Virginia origin, and pay a visit to a couple that are still in operation … and a Mississippi fisherman shares his wild, wonderful visit to Almost Heaven. – on today’s daily304, listen here…
daily304 - Episode 7.30.2022
July 30, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.92 MBPlans are moving right along on the new recreation project in the Upper Kanawha Valley … Harpers Ferry and the New River Gorge are lauded for their outdoor recreation opportunities … and the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority promotes Andrew Davis to a new position. – on today’s daily304, listen here…