Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Now Open For Free, Guided Tours
The West Virginia Governor’s Mansion – fully decorated for the holiday season – is now open to the public for free holiday tours.
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Mothman, Bridge Day And Washboards, Inside Appalachia
This week, the story of the first Mothman sightings as written by a small-town journalist in 1966. Also, every year, hundreds of people celebrate Bridge Day by parachuting from the 876-foot-tall New River Gorge bridge. But not just anyone can do it. And, the Columbus Washboard Company used to make washboards for laundry. Now, people use them to make music.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Ranks Last On State Climate, Health Scorecard
The New York-based Commonwealth Fund cites the state’s overwhelming reliance on coal to generate electricity.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Rural Singing Tradition Takes Shape And How Climate Change Affects Weather, This West Virginia Morning
An age old tradition of using shapes instead of notes helps untrained singers harmonize. And as the fall season kicks off, a look at weather extremes -- and if climate change is playing a role.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRescinding The Rules Of Climate Change And The Benefits Of Time Outside, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Environmental Protection Agency is moving to repeal the scientific findings about greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the environment. It’s a move that would affect countless regulations that govern everything from vehicles to power plants.
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McCuskey, 23 State AGs Sue Vermont Over Climate Law
They’re challenging a Vermont law enacted last year that imposes fines on fossil fuel producers for the greenhouse gas emissions they caused over a 30-year period.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Passes Resolution Against Reclassifying Potomac River Section For Climate Concerns
House lawmakers voted to oppose Maryland efforts to reclassify parts of the Potomac River to protect cold water aquatic life from climate change.
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