W.Va. Book Festival Announces Featured Authors For 2024
West Virginia’s annual book festival celebrating national and regional authors will come to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center this October.
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Jack Walker
Jack Walker joined West Virginia Public Broadcasting at the Eastern Panhandle Bureau in January 2024. Previously, he worked for the Washington Blade and the Times West Virginian in Fairmont. He has received both a master’s and bachelor’s degree from Brown University, as well as an associate’s degree from Frederick Community College.
Marshall University Breaks Ground On New Cybersecurity Center
Marshall University broke ground on a new home for its cybersecurity institute Friday. The new building on campus is backed by a $45 million investment from the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWater, Sewer Providers Must Assess Security Risks As Cyberattacks Rise
The Public Service Commission of West Virginia is requiring all water and sewer providers in the state to complete cybersecurity assessments, following an uptick in cyberattacks nationally.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCopperhead Bites Send Former House Minority Leader To ICU
Doug Skaff, former minority leader for the West Virginia House of Delegates, was bitten by two copperhead snakes Wednesday while taking down campaign materials in Boone County.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCharleston USPS Facility Downgrading Could Be Postponed
The United States Postal Service announced Monday it would pause its implementation of further mail network changes until January 2025, which could impact a mail processing facility in West Virginia.
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LIVE BLOG: W.Va. 2024 Primary Election
Voters across West Virginia are heading to the polls to vote in the 2024 primary election. WVPB's reporters are visiting polls and speaking with voters. Stay tuned to this live blog for the latest election news from across the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Receives Nearly $30 Million To Plug Abandoned Oil, Gas Wells
Abandoned oil and gas wells can leak pollutants into groundwater, surface water and the air. But a new $30 million investment aims to clean up these hazards across West Virginia.
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