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A former tech CEO is paying people to move to West Virginia, and yes, it’s real.

Ascend West Virginia was launched by Brad Smith, the former CEO of Intuit, through his foundation, and it’s run out of West Virginia University. If you’re accepted, you get $12,000 ($500 a month for two years), plus $2,500 worth of free outdoor rec, a coworking space, and local events to actually meet people.

The catch: it’s competitive. You need a full-time remote job with a company based outside West Virginia, and fewer than 2 out of every 100 applicants have been accepted and moved here so far.

Six communities to choose from:
→ Morgantown
→ Greenbrier Valley
→ Greater Elkins
→ New River Gorge
→ Charleston Area
→ Eastern Panhandle (hi, that’s me)

I wouldn’t move just for the money, but it’s a great perk if you’re already thinking about calling the Mountain State home.

Comment ASCEND and I’ll send you the link to apply.

#ascendwv #westvirginia #remotework #movingtowestvirginia #remotejobs

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I had the lovely pleasure of joining the Wild Hearts community art show last night, all thanks to Lindsay & Ascend for hosting it. It was a local event in Martinsburg that allowed me to create some really meaningful introductions and conversations.

Some events aren’t always about what you get back, it’s just as valuable when I get to pour into people as much as they pour into me. I made people feel something through my work as well as getting to know the beautiful stories within theirs, and that is all I could ask for.

In a world where things are very dark, last night gave me hope that art can bring people together and there is light wherever people wish to create it.

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West Virginia paid me $12,000 to move here, and it’s through a program called Ascend WV.

They pay remote workers $12,000 (spread over two years) to move to one of six West Virginia communities. I’m in the Eastern Panhandle cohort, about an hour from D.C.

The basics:
→ Full-time remote job with a company based outside WV
→ 18+, U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
→ Currently living outside West Virginia
→ Able to move within six months of acceptance

You also get over $2,500 in free outdoor rec, coworking space, and actual friends. And if you’re a veteran, Ascend Heroes offers the same $12k.

Heads up: it counts as taxable income, so plan for that.

Drop your questions below.

#ascendwv #westvirginia #remotework #movingtowestvirginia #remotejobs @ascendwv

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A little peak WV autumn color for this grey day 🍁 10.2026.

Ephesians 4:31–32.
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

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Got to tour Blennerhassett Island by candlelight last night. It was absolutely beautiful and everyone from the docents to the musicians to the actors were incredible.

I spoke to one of the women about possibly helping with costuming for next year and I’m so excited. I’d love to volunteer with a historical society ❤️

Can’t wait to take the kids and pick up a book about the happenings of the island throughout the years.

#blennerhassettisland #westvirginia #parkersburg #wvhistory #livinghistorymuseum

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In addition to Spruce Knob, I stopped by Blackwater Falls State Park. I’ve been to the falls several times but didn’t know about Lindy Point until recently. I was speechless. I spent over an hour just sitting and being and looking. What a view! And the falls were spectacular too. #lindypoint #blackwaterfalls #foliage #autumn @wvtourism @ascendwv @tuckercounty_wv

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Blackwater Falls Peak Week 🍁 10.9.26.

Colossians 3:23–24.
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

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Terra Alta WV along the WV/MD state line 🍁 10.4.26.

Psalm 5:11–12.
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
let them ever sing for joy,
and spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may exult in you.

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Got off trail north of watoga after just over 100 miles of trail to join a trail event Thursday night and join the Allegheny Trail for a work event on Peters Mountain. Spent my zero day working on the tail and resting up.
@jennifer.bunner.92 @ritchie_jarrett @frank.wolfe @alleghenytrailwv

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Lower Big Sandy Creek 🌲🌊☀️ 8.2026.

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart;”
‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬.

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A little mountain water, a little wild soul, and a whole lot of West Virginia. ⛰️🌿💦

@ascendwv

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High Water at Elakala Falls on Shay’s Run 🌿🌊 8.16.2026.

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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