Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Energy & Environment Maria Young, Apr. 23, 2026

Environmental Agencies On Site Of Fatal Chemical Incident

State and federal officials have launched an investigation into the cause of Wednesday's fatal chemical leak at a plant between Nitro and Institute.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Mar. 20, 2026

Date Mix-up Prevents Residents From Commenting On Data Center Permit

An incorrectly listed data center permit deadline has kept Mason County citizens from having their voices heard.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 22, 2025

Mountain Valley Pipeline Receives More Violations In W.Va.

The MVP received four notices of violation from the DEP this year, in addition to the two it received last year after becoming operational in June 2024.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 15, 2025

Appeals Court Affirms Union Carbide Clean Water Fine

In a 14-page unpublished opinion, a three-judge panel affirmed the U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver Jr.’s decision to fine Union Carbide $200,000 for violating the Clean Water Act.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Sep. 17, 2025

Mingo Public Meeting To Look At Data Center Permits

The DEP is considering two permits sought by TransGas Development Systems for an off-grid power generation facility in two locations.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Sep. 11, 2025

Appeals Court: Why Should We Reverse District Judge In Union Carbide Case?

Courtland appealed a lower court’s decision last year to fine Union Carbide $200,000 for violations of the Clean Water Act from an industrial waste disposal site in South Charleston.

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