Nov 27, 2023
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.
Today is Monday, Nov. 27
Discover knockout scenery, history and culture in southern WV. Learn how SEED SPOT helps WV entrepreneurs. And WV schools implement new technology to make safety a priority…on today’s daily304.
#1 – From ATLANTA MAGAZINE – The bar is set undeniably high for any visit to West Virginia.
The forested ridges and folds of the Allegheny Mountains, threaded with narrow valleys and winding rivers, offer knockout scenery, particularly in fall. And outdoor activities, such as hiking and whitewater rafting, abound.
Travel east with, from the perennially cool small town of Fayetteville to the historic mountain town of Bramwell, to discover a trove of cultural offerings, from the anticipated (coal mine tours and mountain crafts) to the unexpected (a Cold War–era bunker and an acclaimed French restaurant).
Visit www.wvtourism.com for more road trip ideas in Almost Heaven.
Read more:
https://www.atlantamagazine.com/southbound-articles/road-trip-guide-to-southern-west-virginia/
#2 – From WV BUSINESS LINK – If you are just learning about SEED SPOT you might be wondering why a Phoenix-based nonprofit wants to work with West Virginia entrepreneurs. With West Virginia’s entrepreneurs and small business owners being the driving force behind the growing local economy, SEED SPOT can play a small role in supporting this emerging ecosystem.
The nonprofit offers a supportive space and community for underrepresented entrepreneurs to test and refine their ideas, receive personalized, judgment-free mentorship from experts who reflect their own lived experiences, and receive the education and resources they need to build and sustain their ventures.
SEED SPOT’s current programming options include a 2-day Launch Camp, an 8-week Impact Accelerator Program, and an Alumni Program.
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#3 – From WV EXECUTIVE – Leaders of West Virginia’s primary, secondary and collegiate level schools are turning to technology and increased security as they consider the possibility of gun violence in schools.
BridgeValley Community and Technical College in South Charleston is in the process of installing a gunshot detection system, says President Casey Sacks. The technology will consist of strategically positioned sensors within buildings that will automatically transmit alerts through a platform if gunshots erupt.
Other colleges and universities say they have added additional security cameras or police officers, while increasing the amount of training in preparation for potential shootings.
With the goal of student safety, Governor Jim Justice announced the School Safety Initiative by the state Department of Homeland Security in 2022.
The initiative aims to provide guidance to school personnel, students, parents and community members to detect and prevent school violence by recognizing threatening behavior in students and providing the tools necessary to seek assistance in the event of a crisis or threat.
In addition to the state’s school safety initiative, more than 50 West Virginia schools are implementing a live video analytics platform called ROC Watch that they will use to identify visitors and help administrators manage building access before guests enter the school’s front office.
Read more:
https://wvexecutive.com/keeping-schools-safe/
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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.