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.

Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Oct. 16, 2026

Encore: Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. Also, the author of a book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.

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Economy Eric Douglas, Oct. 16, 2026

Unemployment Remains Flat, Labor Force Languishes

The unemployment rate in the Mountain State held steady at 4% for the last two months, while it is up to 4.2% for the country as a whole.

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Government Eric Douglas, Oct. 14, 2026

Moore, Parsi Debate For 2nd Congressional District

Twenty days from the election, Republican Congressman Riley Moore and Ace Parsi, the Democratic challenger in the second congressional district of West Virginia, met for a debate.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Oct. 14, 2026

FERC Denies Plan That Would Shield Energy Customers

Data centers compete with regular customers for energy, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has rejected a proposal that would have shielded them.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Oct. 13, 2026

Senator Stresses Power Plant Capacity Is A Goal, Not A Mandate

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia is currently working on rules for the energy used to supply data centers. State Sen. Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha, said he wants to make sure ratepayers are protected.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Oct. 09, 2026

WARN Notice Delivered For Kanawha County Mine Operation

One hundred nine miners and operators at the Panther Creek Mine in Eskdale, in southeastern Kanawha County, are slated to lose their jobs just before Christmas.

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