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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West Virginia Arts Alive is the West Virginia Department of Education’s annual event to showcase outstanding arts education and student achievements in West Virginia's public schools. WVPB will broadcast the event live on The West Virginia Channel, Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. It will also be available to live stream on YouTube.

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