Spring Gobbler Season To Open On Monday
Hunters are encouraged to introduce someone under 18 years of age to the sport.
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Saving Rural Hospitals, This West Virginia Morning
America’s rural hospitals are closing at an alarming pace. That’s become a concern in many parts of West Virginia. We look at nearby Tennessee, which has the highest hospital closure rate in the nation – but also some shining examples of hope. WPLN’s Health Reporter Catherine Sweeney takes us to Linden – a Tennessee town where the shuttered hospital there has recently reopened.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPublic Comment Events Set For Electric Transmission Lines
The PSC scheduled four public comment hearings for June, and is still accepting written comments online and via mail.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Connection Between Pollution And Lung Cancer, This West Virginia Morning
We’ve long known that smoking can cause lung cancer. But what about air pollution? As The Allegheny Front reports, a new Appalachian study finds a connection.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRule To Protect Miners Delayed Indefinitely
A lawsuit filed by kitty litter industry group has been further delayed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s continued requests that the case be temporarily suspended for 60-day periods.
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Trump Promised To Cut Electric Costs In Half. Bills In Energy-rich W.Va. Now Top Mortgages
Nationwide, electricity increased 4.8% in February over a year earlier, with natural gas prices up 10.9% during the same period. Rising energy costs are driven by increased demand, extreme weather, and infrastructure upgrades. West Virginia's reliance on coal-fired plants contributes to the problem, leaving residents burdened by high utility costs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Conversation On Acclaimed Cellist’s Visit To W.Va., This West Virginia Morning
Lots of public radio listeners know acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma. In the fall, WNYC released Our Common Nature, a podcast that follows the musician and producer Ana Gonzalez as they explore the country. This included a visit to West Virginia. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke with Gonzalez about the podcast and what she and Yo-Yo Ma learned along the way.
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