West Virginia Week In Review

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Gov. Justice announces Omnis Sublimation Recovery Technologies to invest $60m in Wyoming County to extract rare earth metals from coal impoundments ([link removed])
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Gov. Justice announced Thursday that Omnis Sublimation Recovery Technologies will invest $60 million in Wyoming County and use their revolutionary technology to extract rare earth metals from coal waste impoundments. Coal waste impoundments have created an opportunity for innovation in the Mountain State. Converting this waste material into high-quality, high-value metals can help turn these impoundments into a strategic asset and help grow West Virginia’s economy.
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Gov. Justice announces plans to renovate WV Turnpike travel plazas, construction to begin in February 2023 ([link removed])
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On Friday, Gov. Justice announced plans for the complete renovation of the Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike. The West Virginia Parkways Authority officially approved the plans at their meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

The newly redeveloped travel plazas will offer expanded food concepts, a 24/7 Mountain State Market convenience store, outdoor dining options, expanded parking for tractor trailers and passenger vehicles, EV charging stations, separated vehicle and tractor trailer fueling options, picnic area, and pet relief areas. The Beckley Travel Plaza will offer a drive through, increased restroom facilities, and bus parking, as well as enhancing and highlighting the Parkways Authority Tourist Information Centers.
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Morgantown Christmas Tree Farmer donates Canaan Firs to Capitol Complex ([link removed])
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Two Christmas trees were delivered to the Capitol Complex today to begin the celebration of the holiday season. The two Canaan Firs were donated by Christmas Tree Farmer Jim Rockis from his property in Morgantown, WV.

The lights will be turned on during Joyful Night, the annual holiday celebration at the State Capitol held on December 3.
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Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest ([link removed])
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On Wednesday, Gov. Justice reminded hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 21 and that they need to purchase their license and deer stamps before the season starts if they want a chance to take an additional buck during the state’s most popular hunting season.

He also announced the return of West Virginia’s Big Buck Photo Contest, which gives hunters an opportunity to share photos of their buck harvest for a chance to win prizes. The contest is open to West Virginia residents and nonresidents and includes two divisions: a youth division for hunters 17 and younger, and an adult division for hunters 18 and older. Five participants from each division will win prizes.
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First Lady Cathy Justice unveils official 2022 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament ([link removed])
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First Lady Cathy Justice joined West Virginia Arts, Culture and History Curator Randall Reid-Smith Wednesday to unveil her official 2022 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament. This year’s ornament was designed by Charleston stained glass artist, Amanda Buckner. The 2022 ornament features the Governor and First Lady’s beloved pet, Babydog.
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First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during Pup Rally at Lenore PK-8 School ([link removed])
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First Lady Cathy Justice visited Lenore PK-8 School Wednesday for a “Pup Rally'' to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws Communities In Schools program. The dog introduced at today’s event is named Kylo. He is a Black Lab.
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Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2022 Military and First Responder recognition trees ([link removed])
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Gov. Justice and First Lady Justice invite all West Virginians to honor members of the United States Military and First Responders by submitting photos to be showcased on two recognition trees that will be displayed during the upcoming holiday season. All photos, along with the submission form and tag, must be received no later than Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
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WVDOH accepts bids for final portion of MacCorkle Avenue renovation ([link removed])
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The final section of MacCorkle Avenue to be renovated in Kanawha City is among 22 projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The project is funded by West Virginia Turnpike bond sales through Gov. Justice's $2.8 billion Roads to Prosperity program.

The contract, to rehabilitate MacCorkle Avenue from 40^th Street to 58^th Street, is the last of three major construction projects to rebuild or renovate MacCorkle all the way from 33^rd Street to 58^th Street through the heart of Kanawha City.
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November marks the beginning of canopy clearing season ([link removed])
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November marks the beginning of canopy clearing season for the West Virginia Division of Highways. Canopy clearing is the act of cutting branches and brush that overhang the Mountain State’s roadways, and it’s a vital part of prolonging the life of the pavement on West Virginia’s 36,000 miles of road.
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Also this week:

Turnpike holiday traffic expected to be among the heaviest of the year ([link removed])

WVDOH to install temporary bridge over Hinton sinkhole ([link removed])

DHHR Announces Supplemental Propane Payment for 2022-23 Winter Season ([link removed])

DHHR Announces Major Rate Increase for WV Ambulance Services ([link removed])

WVDOH awards 21 construction contracts ([link removed])

Live, in person, it’s the 2023 West Virginia Bridge Design & Build Contest! ([link removed])
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