FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, November 19, 2022
CONTACT: Jordan Damron, [email protected]
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West Virginia Week In Review
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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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 40th Street to 58th Street, is the last of three major construction projects to rebuild or renovate MacCorkle all the way from 33rd Street to 58th Street through the heart of Kanawha City.
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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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