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.

W.Va. K-12 Student Assessments Surpass Pre-COVID Levels

Student assessments in math and English fell nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, but students in West Virginia now surpass 2019 proficiency levels.

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Candidate Removed From November Ballot For Lack Of Residency

The State Election Commission (SEC) ruled that Tyler Bowen is not eligible for office because he no longer lives in West Virginia. Bowen did not respond in writing or appear at the meeting.

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W.Va. Needs More Lawyers For Court-Appointed Work

Demand for court-appointed legal work has risen sharply over the past decade, but there aren’t enough attorneys to fill the need, according to a press release from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

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Lawmakers Appear Skeptical In Surveillance Camera Discussion

West Virginia lawmakers from both parties raised concerns about AI-enabled surveillance camera systems during Sunday’s legislative interim meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization.

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