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Business & EconomyParkersburg

Manufacturer Announces Expansion at Mid-Ohio Valley Plant

A Parkersburg-area manufacturer plans to add production lines and dozens of jobs, part of a broader pattern of industrial investment along the Ohio River corridor.

Business & EconomyCharleston

Charleston Sees Renewed Interest in Downtown Office Space

A handful of technology and professional services firms have leased downtown Charleston office space in recent months, a modest but notable shift after years of vacancy concerns.

Maria Delgado · Jul 15, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyHuntington

Huntington Hospital System Adds Jobs With Facility Expansion

A major Huntington-area healthcare employer is expanding outpatient capacity, adding clinical and support positions as regional demand for services grows.

Maria Delgado · Jul 14, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyFairmont

Fairmont Energy Employers Add Positions as Sector Shifts

Energy-related employers in the Fairmont area are hiring for a mix of traditional and emerging roles, reflecting a broader transition underway in the sector.

Maria Delgado · Jul 13, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyStatewide

Small Business Lending Ticks Up Across West Virginia

New data shows small business loan volume rising modestly statewide, though lenders say access remains uneven between urban and rural counties.

Maria Delgado · Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyWheeling

New Storefronts Signal a Slow Retail Rebound in Downtown Wheeling

A handful of new small businesses have opened storefronts in downtown Wheeling this year, adding to a gradual rebound that local officials hope will continue.

Maria Delgado · Jul 11, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyBeckley

Tourism Spending Report Shows Growth Concentrated Near the New River Gorge

A new statewide tourism spending report shows continued growth concentrated around the New River Gorge, while other regions saw more modest gains.

Maria Delgado · Jul 10, 2026 · 1 min