Morrisey: Tourism Can Help W.Va. Grow
Tourism added $9 billion to West Virginia’s economy last year. And Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to see that grow.
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Solar Program Going Dark And Old-Time Music Bridges Generations, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to cancel billions of dollars in grants for a solar program intended to improve home energy efficiency. The funds – including more than $100 million in West Virginia – w...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAll Abuzz Over Bees And A Looming Deadline For Solar Tax Credits, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a seemingly simple project – to catalog the native bee population in a neighboring state – has led nature preservationists to identify hundreds of bee species. Some are multi-colored, live far away from a hive a...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFirstEnergy Converts Berkeley County Coal Ash Landfill Into Solar Site
FirstEnergy completed construction on its third utility-scale solar site in the state, capable of supplying up to 5.75 megawatts of energy to local consumers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOnline Gambling Increases Need For Counseling And A Federal Bill Threatens Solar Credits, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, as online gambling increases more people are losing more money than they can afford. And a bill moving through Congress could wipe out tax credits for solar projects.
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Uncertain Future For Low Barrier Shelter And School System Saves With Solar, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Huntington’s low barrier homeless shelter - with its limited restrictions - is now facing an uncertain future. And one school district hopes to generate savings with solar panels placed on school rooftops.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsManchin Drops Democratic Party And Patient Sues Hospital For Abuse, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, longtime Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin has officially changed political affiliations, registering as an independent on Friday. We’ll look into his decision, plus the sudden departure of the watchdog for West Virginia’s foster care system and a lawsuit filed against a state hospital over allegations of physical abuse.
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