PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Jackson and Wood counties where she toured businesses and learned how some of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards she helped secure are being put to use.

First, Senator Capito visited Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, W.Va. where she toured the new expansion and met with executives to learn more about how they are investing in the wellbeing of West Virginians.

“Jackson General Hospital is a vital part of this community, and it was wonderful to see firsthand how their new expansions will strengthen care for families across the region. I appreciated the opportunity to meet with the leadership team to hear about their priorities, their challenges, and the innovative steps they’re taking to keep high-quality health services close to home,” Senator Capito said.

“We’re always grateful when our representatives take the time to visit and support health care in our communities. We thank U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito for visiting,” Candace Miller, President and CEO of WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital, said.

Next, Senator Capito visited the Parkersburg Boys and Girls Club in Parkersburg, W.Va. where she had the opportunity to see how they are utilizing a CDS award for outdoor renovations, which Senator Capito helped secure.

“I was glad to visit the Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg and see how they are putting their CDS award to work. These outdoor renovations will give even more young people a safe, supportive place to learn, grow, and just be kids. I appreciated the chance to meet with the staff and hear directly about their programming and the impact they are having each and every day,” Senator Capito said.

“We are thrilled to welcome Senator Capito to our Mary Street Clubhouse to share about our programming and Club kids. We are incredibly grateful for Senator Capito as she played a major part in releasing funds for after school care during the temporary pause last year,” Darlene Murphy, Boys & Girls Clubs of Parkersburg CEO, said. “As we begin 2026 with so much enthusiasm and drive, we hope our community, state and region realize the crucial importance of youth development programming. We are so thankful for Senator Capito taking the time to meet with us and for the opportunity to share exciting updates regarding our outdoor renovation project funded by Congressionally Directed Spending.”

Last, Senator Capito toured WVU-Parkersburg in Vienna, W.Va. where she toured the new Innovation and Technology School, which was made possible in part by a FY24 CDS award Senator Capito helped secure.

“It was great to visit WVU Parkersburg’s new Innovation and Technology Center in Vienna and see how the university is putting their FY24 CDS award to work,” Senator Capito said. “This facility is a testament to WVU Parkersburg’s commitment to expanding opportunity, strengthening our workforce, and driving innovation in the Mid-Ohio Valley. I’m proud to support their efforts and excited to see the impact this center will have on our state.”

"We are honored to have U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visit our new Vienna location. The Innovation and Technology Center represents more than growth in square footage or programming. It represents a commitment to innovation, workforce alignment, and entrepreneurship. Our aspiration is not just to participate in innovation in West Virginia, but to lead it. We want WVU Parkersburg to be recognized as a place where ideas become action, where students are prepared not only for jobs, but for leadership and entrepreneurship in a changing economy,” Torie Jackson, WVU Parkersburg President, said.

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