W.Va. Biscuit Voted ‘South’s Best’
Tudor’s "Mountaineer” biscuit was named “The South’s Best Biscuit” in an online poll contest held by Garden & Gun, a southern lifestyle magazine.
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Chair Caning And Keeping Utilities In Good Shape, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, when your power goes out, water bill comes in or your nearby fire hydrant looks ancient, there’s a state organization keeping tabs on all of that and more. Randy Yohe talks with Charlotte Lane, chair of the West Virginia Public Service Commission, on how this regulating entity balances public protection with keeping utilities viable.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPSC Urges Legislators To Address Fire Hydrant Disrepair
Director of the Public Service Commission Charlotte Lane asked that the legislature give the PSC power to regulate fire hydrants in the state so that they comply with the National Fire Protection Association's recommended practice.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPSC Chair: EPA's Power Plant Proposal Can't Be Done, Costs Too Much
In June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a new rule requiring power plants to curb their carbon dioxide emissions by 90 percent or more.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsKanawha County Asks PSC For New Public Hearing On Appalachian Power Request
Kanawha County commissioners have opposed Appalachian Power’s request to recover $297 million from ratepayers since it was first filed nearly a year ago.
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PSC Chair: State Narrowly Avoided Christmas Weekend Power Failure
Charlotte Lane said about 40 percent of the natural gas fired power plants in PJM failed that weekend.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Votes for W.Va. Medical Cannabis Act
The House of Delegates has passed a Senate bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state. But the bill has seen a number of changes since the 28…
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