Dinosaur Kingdom, Roadside Weeds And The Bus On The Rock, Inside Appalachia

This week, Inside Appalachia, dinos fight Civil War soldiers at a theme park throwback — Dinosaur Kingdom II in Natural Bridge, Virginia. Also, one person’s roadside weed is another’s “golden” treasure. So says a North Carolina fiber artist. And, the backstory of a bus that sits at the confluence of the New and Gauley rivers — and the man who put it there.

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Economy Jack Walker, About 17 hours ago

Public Input Wanted Regarding New W.Va. Business Permit Portal

The West Virginia Department of Administration seeks feedback from stakeholders regarding efforts to consolidate its business permitting process into a single webpage.

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Economy Jack Walker, Jul. 10, 2025

Morrisey Commits $50M To Help Companies Grow, Create New W.Va. Jobs

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday his office would award a Moorefield packaging plant $400,000 in state funds to expand current facilities. It's part of a wider $50 million targeted investment effort.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Apr. 09, 2025

Senate Committee Carves Out Microgrid Tax Revenue For Counties

The Senate Economic Development Committee approved House Bill 2014 on Tuesday after a three and a half hour meeting with testimony from several witnesses. The bill would expand the number of microgrids...

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 18, 2025

Morrisey Backs Bill To Land Data Centers, Run Them With Fossil Fuels

The governor framed it as a chance to compete with other regions where data centers are concentrated, including nearby Virginia.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Feb. 25, 2025

Microgrid Bill Advances In Senate, But Not Without Debate

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday that a hydrogen-fueled microgrid would be built in Mason County to power a data center. To allow that, state lawmakers will need to approve Senate Bill 552, which enab...

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 19, 2025

Senate President Discusses Legislative Priorities And How Federal Cuts Could Affect Local Schools, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, new Senate President Randy Smith discusses his legislative priorities, and a look at what cuts to the U.S. Department of Education could mean for local schools.

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