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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, About 19 hours ago

W.Va. Photographer Talks Photo That Brought Him International Recognition, This West Virginia Morning

A West Virginia photographer is representing Team USA in the 2026 World Photographic Cup in Iceland this week – and he’s there because of a photo he almost didn’t take. We hear from longtime photographer for the West Virginia Legislature and two-time winner of the Professional Photographers of West Virginia Photographer of the Year award, Perry Bennett.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Apr. 20, 2026

The Healing Power Of Water, This West Virginia Morning

Especially in a land-locked state, the idea of caring for our natural waterways may not come easily. The Allegheny Front, a public radio program based in Pittsburgh that reports on environmental issues in the region, brings us their latest story on the healing power of water.

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Energy & Environment Bill Lynch, Apr. 18, 2026

High Voltage Lines And Ticks, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, a Florida energy company plans to build a high voltage line across four West Virginia counties. Also, the state’s horse racing industry gets a boost, and be sure to watch out for ticks this season.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Apr. 17, 2026

Coal's Cost On Energy Prices, Inside Appalachia

This week, coal power can be expensive. Utilities run coal-fired power plants harder in the winter and summer when demand is high. Also, two films made in West Virginia shot to the top of Netflix’s streaming charts. The state wants to encourage even more movies to be made in West Virginia by helping keep production costs down. And, an Eastern Kentucky pharmacist serves vegan food for the holidays.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Apr. 17, 2026

Different Approaches To Providing Electric Power, This West Virginia Morning

Lawmakers in both West Virginia and Virginia have been looking at ways to make power bills more affordable, but their approaches are very different. We spoke with economists, politicians and ratepayers to learn why tensions between the two states may be driving up costs.

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Government WVPB Staff, Apr. 16, 2026

Political Science Professor Analyzes Upcoming Primary Election, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, some unusual things are happening in the leadup to the state's primary elections next month. A Marshall political science professor shares some perspective.

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