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Today is Thursday, February 5, 2026.
#1 – From WAIJR - SkyWest returns to NCWV Airport under essential air service program
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) officials announced that SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, will serve the airport under the U.S. Department of Transportation's essential air service program. The restored service includes weekly flights connecting CKB to major hubs such as Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, expanding travel options for Mountain State flyers and complementing existing flight service as the airport prepares to open its renovated terminal.
Read more:
https://wajr.com/2026/01/14/ncwv-airport-welcomes-skywest-as-essential-air-service-provider/
#2 – From MARTINSBURG JOURNAL-NEWS - Jefferson County farmers gather to build agritourism opportunities
Farmers, producers, and agritourism partners in Jefferson County are joining efforts to grow agritourism, gathering to share agritourism ideas, give advice, and learn more about organizing fun events and programs.Participants discussed a range of existing efforts and potential plans, from farm-to-table initiatives to highlighting local fishing spots. January's meet-up was the first of many where people can talk about their ideas and get advice as they work toward their goals in agritourism.
Read more:
https://www.journal-news.net/news/business_and_economy/jefferson-county-farmers-gather-to-grow-agritourism-opportunities/article_bb776fc2-c721-5bdb-88a9-a66352046d87.html
#3 – From WV EXPLORER - West Virginia's National Radio Quiet Zone preserves silence for science and discovery
The National Radio Quiet Zone spans roughly 13,000 square miles across eastern West Virginia and parts of Virginia and Maryland, where radio transmissions are restricted to protect sensitive facilities like the Green Bank Observatory and support cutting-edge scientific research. Within the Quiet Zone, everyday signals such as high-power transmissions are regulated so giant radio telescopes can detect faint cosmic signals without interference — making the area one of the most uniquely quiet scientific and cultural regions in the country.
Read more:
https://wvexplorer.com/2026/01/23/national-radio-quiet-zone-west-virginia/
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