Green Bank Observatory SETI Tours Takes Visitors Behind The Scenes, This West Virginia Morning

The Greenbank Observatory is offering a limited chance to go behind the scenes to check out its Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). SETI tours are offered to small groups – ages 12 and up – several times a month through October. We caught up with the Observatory’s news manager to find out more about the tours – and what exactly scientists there are looking for.

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Education Chris Schulz, About an hour ago

New Study Shows Teacher Pay Stalling Nationally

A report from the National Education Association ranks West Virginia 47th in the nation for average teacher salary.

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Economy Maria Young, About an hour ago

New Foundation Aims To Strengthen Business Startups In W.Va.

A new network will provide educational support designed to strengthen entrepreneurial skills and help more West Virginians start and run successful businesses.

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Health & Science Maria Young, About an hour ago

No Chemicals Detected In Air Around Chemical Leak Site

The EPA and the DEP are monitoring conditions at the Catalyst Refiners plant where two people died in a chemical leak last week.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, About 5 hours ago

Reviewing Tick Safety For Spring

Cases of Lyme disease have seen a sharp rise in recent years, so reporter Chris Schulz recently spoke with Dr. Kane Maiers, associate medical director for UPMC GoHealth Urgent Care in West Virginia to learn more.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, About 7 hours ago

Understanding Risks, Prevention Of Tick Bites, This West Virginia Morning

As temperatures rise and people start heading outside, the chance of contracting a tick-borne illness goes up. Cases of Lyme disease have seen a sharp rise in recent years, so reporter Chris Schulz recently spoke with Dr. Kane Maiers, associate medical director for UPMC GoHealth Urgent Care in West Virginia, to learn more.

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Economy Chris Schulz, Apr. 28, 2026

Ahead of July Opening, Secretary Of State Officially Announces Office Of Entrepreneurship

The Office of Entrepreneurship was created this year by the West Virginia Legislature and aims to support existing businesses and guide startups through the earliest stages of launching a business.

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