Sen. Jim Justice unveiled a new Almost Heaven Swing in his Washington office on Thursday, joined by students from the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center who built the handcrafted installation.

The swing is part of a statewide tourism initiative launched in 2022 to highlight West Virginia’s natural beauty and promote travel to the Mountain State. Justice said the swings have become a recognizable symbol across West Virginia, with each crafted by students participating in the program.

“The Almost Heaven swings have become a true symbol of West Virginia, and I couldn’t be prouder of what they represent,” Justice said. “We launched this project back in 2022 to showcase the beauty of our state and boost our growing tourism, and let me tell you, these swings have taken off across West

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