Eric Douglas

Eric is WVPB’s News Director. He’s a native of Kanawha County and graduated from Marshall University with a degree in journalism. He has written for newspapers and magazines throughout his career. He is also an author, writing both nonfiction and fiction, including a series of thriller novels set in locations around the world.

Speaker Hanshaw Remains Focused On Economic Development

Hanshaw highlighted the "Skills to Work" bill (House Bill 4005), the "Recharge West Virginia Act" (House Bill 4004), and the "Portable Benefits Bill" (House Bill 4009). He also discussed the "Mountaineer Flex Bill" (House Bill 4013) and the "Industrial Access Road Bill" (House Bill 4007).

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Morrisey Takes Tax Cut Proposal To Bridgeport

In front of what Morrisey estimated were a couple hundred people at the Meadowbrook Mall, Morrisey explained why he believes personal income tax cuts are important to the state. 

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Wayne Water Approved For Bathing But Not Drinking

The "Do Not Drink" distinction means residents of the Town of Wayne can use their city water supply for all normal purposes except for cooking and drinking.

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Clean Up Continues After Wyoming County Transformer Failure

Clean up continues after a transformer failure in Wyoming County released mineral oil onto the ground and into a nearby stream. This leak comes just over two weeks after vandals caused a separate leak from an Appalachian Power substation in Wayne County.

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