New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Spring Gobbler Season To Open On Monday
Hunters are encouraged to introduce someone under 18 years of age to the sport.
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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAnother Cicada Brood And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about the new brood of cicadas emerging across Appalachia, plus listen to a musical performance by singer-songwriter Darrell Scott.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPublic W.Va. Waterways Open For License-Free Fishing June 7-8
Residents across West Virginia and visitors to the state will soon have an opportunity to fish in public lakes, streams and rivers without paying for a fishing license.
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Human-Black Bear Conflict Creates Problems In W.Va.
Not too long ago, West Virginia’s black bear population was estimated to be about 500 animals. But conservation efforts brought them back from the brink of extinction. Today, the greatest problem facing the state bear is human interactions. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFee For Protected Birds Killed By Windmills Advances In Senate
Senate Bill 21 would allow the Division of Natural Resources to collect $100 each time a wind turbine kills a protected bird, including bald eagles.
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