Encore: Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Nov. 13, 2026

The Appalachian Route Of The Underground Railroad, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a Marshall University historian discusses documenting previously unknown underground railroad sites throughout the region.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Nov. 12, 2026

Investments In Old Coal, New Gas Power Plants Announced

Appalachian Power will spend $17 billion to construct three new natural gas-fired power plants across the state, and $7.5 billion to upgrade its West Virginia coal-fired power plants.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Sep. 24, 2026

PSC Orders AppCo, Black Diamond To Explore Purchase

The Black Diamond Power Company and Appalachian Power have until next week to file a schedule with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) for a proposed purchase agreement.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, May. 01, 2026

Black Diamond Power Takeover Moves Forward

Residents of Clay, Raleigh and Wyoming counties who get their electricity from Black Diamond Power are one step closer to some relief, but it may take another three years to complete.

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Government Eric Douglas, Apr. 17, 2026

PSC Offers Inflation Increase Instead Of Base Rate Raise For Electric Bills

Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power have filed a notice of their intent to ask for another base rate increase. If approved, it could happen within 18 months of the last increase.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Apr. 07, 2026