Tickets Now Available For Theatre West Virginia Summer Series
Theatergoers can choose from productions of the Civil War drama "Honey in the Rock" or "Shrek the Musical."
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John Rose And The Snuffy Smith Comic Strip, Inside Appalachia
This week, having a very specific talent can lead to a dream job. It’s how cartoonist John Rose got his foot in the door to draw the comic strip Snuffy Smith. Also, there are dos and don’ts for treating poison ivy. And, a young, old-time musician wants to save her family’s lost ballads.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPotomac River Advocates Want To Continue River’s Water Quality Improvements
The 2025 Potomac River Report Card from the non-profit Potomac Conservancy has given the river a "B" health grade.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMinor Window Modifications Can Reduce Wild Bird Deaths, Biologist Says
Human activity has contributed to population decline among migratory bird species nationwide, but biologists suggest modifying windows can make human areas safer for wild birds.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNatural Resources Commission Pilots Simulcast Meeting Format To Boost Public Access
A new simulcast meeting format for the WVDNR Natural Resources Commission seeks to bolster public engagement from different corners of West Virginia.
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Why The Eastern Hellbender Is At Risk And How You Can Help Save It
WVPB's Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate spoke with Than Hitt, senior scientist with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, about the hellbender’s habitat in Appalachia and what threatens its population in the region.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAs Beavers Return To W.Va. Wetlands, Conservationists Promote Coexistence
Local conservationists are building fences around trees in wetlands across West Virginia and beyond to protect them from beavers and promote coexistence between species.
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