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 Chris Schulz, Apr. 02, 2026

Data Center Panel Reignites Debate On Local Control, Input

The discussion aimed to help the public better understand local and statewide impacts of data centers. What became clear throughout the night is that local leaders and community members feel ignored by the development process in place.

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Economy Jack Walker, Jul. 28, 2025

Jefferson Co. Commission Weighs Finances, Downtown Vitality Amid Property Sale

The Jefferson County Commission is moving county operations to two newly acquired buildings. Now, they have to determine the fate of 10 historic offices in downtown Charles Town.

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Economy Jack Walker, May. 27, 2025

$2.5 Million In Grants Slated For Sewer, Water Upgrades In 3 W.Va. Counties

Three water and sewer projects in West Virginia will receive significant funding from the federal government, the governor announced during a Tuesday press release.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Mar. 18, 2025

After Rejection, Developers ‘Pursuing All Options’ To Build Middleway Bottling Plant

Sidewinder Enterprises, a development company that aims to build a bottling plant in Jefferson County, says a rejection from the local planning commission won't mark the end of its effort to build the plant.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Mar. 14, 2025

Future Of Rockwool’s Newest Jefferson County Property Remains Undecided

ROCKWOOL, a stone wool and insulation manufacturer, recently expanded its presence in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle with the purchase of 58.25 more acres of land.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Mar. 12, 2025

Middleway Bottling Plant Rejected Unanimously By Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning Commission has unanimously rejected a revised concept plan for Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility, a development proposal that has been mired in public concern since it was first presented to the commission last November.

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