W.Va. Photographer Joins Team USA For International Competition
A Charleston-based photographer is in Iceland this week taking part in the 2026 World Photographic Cup international photography competition.
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2 Dead, Dozens Injured Following Chemical Leak In Institute
Two people are dead and one is in critical condition after a volatile reaction at a chemical manufacturing facility in Nitro Wednesday morning. Approximately 30 or more people — including seven first responders — were transported from the site or sought medical attention independently, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey Wednesday evening.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Flood Recovery And Energy Stakeholders React To Session, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a month after floods ravaged West Virginia’s southern counties the long road to recovery is just beginning, and Curtis Tate sat down with energy and environment stakeholders for The Legislature Today.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Look At Chemical Leaks, Train Derailments And PFAS On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a serious train derailment and chemical release in Ohio has dominated the headlines for the past few weeks. West Virginia has seen its own share of disasters with hazardous materials, including an oil train derailment and fire in 2015. Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate spoke with Jesse Richardson of the West Virginia University Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic about those events.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Governor: Public Not In Danger From Train Chemicals
Speaking during his regular briefing Thursday, the governor offered an update on the chemical spill from a freight train that derailed near East Palestine, Ohio nearly two weeks ago.
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Cancer Causing Chemical Subject Of Kanawha Co. Public Hearing
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold its second in-person meeting this Thursday, Aug. 18, to discuss ethylene oxide emissions in western Kanawha County.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUPDATE: Eastern Panhandle Christmas Incidents
Two incidents in the Eastern Panhandle that occurred over the Christmas holiday have seen some resolution.On Dec. 21, a train derailed in Harpers Ferry…
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