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.

Health & Science Eric Douglas, About 11 hours ago

Cabell-Huntington Opioid Lawsuit Continues On

Money from the lawsuit against opioid distributors AmeriSource Bergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson Corporation is already being distributed to cities and counties around the state by the West Virginia First Foundation. ...

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Government Eric Douglas, May. 12, 2025

State Supreme Court Declines To Decide In Opioid Appeal

This is an evolving story and may be updated. The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has declined to answer whether the opioid epidemic in Cabell County and the city of Huntington ...

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, May. 12, 2025

USGS Offers $5M To Find Rare Earth Minerals In Mine Waste

Rare earth metals are in every piece of electronic equipment we own and finding domestic resources is growing more and more important as trade relations with countries like China and Russia continue to be problematic. . Now, there is a competition to find...

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, May. 12, 2025

Human-Black Bear Conflict Creates Problems In W.Va.

Not too long ago, West Virginia’s black bear population was estimated to be about 500 animals. But conservation efforts brought them back from the brink of extinction. Today, the greatest problem facing the state bear is human interactions. ...

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Arts & Culture Eric Douglas, May. 09, 2025

Wheeling Native Receives Ellis Island Honor

At an Ellis Island ceremony where his grandparents were once welcomed to America, a Wheeling doctor will be honored this weekend for work to protect athletes.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, May. 05, 2025