Quilt Festival Set For September
The 2026 West Virginia Quilt Festival will bring quilters from across the state and beyond to the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley Sept. 17 to Sept. 19.
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Lawmakers Express Frustration With Transmission Line Proposals, Increased Rates
Comments from delegates Monday mirror public comments recently submitted to the Public Service Commission regarding one of the two transmission line projects in the state, with one lawmaker noting comments against the project outnumber those in favor 40 to 1.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPSC Offers Inflation Increase Instead Of Base Rate Raise For Electric Bills
Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power have filed a notice of their intent to ask for another base rate increase. If approved, it could happen within 18 months of the last increase.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsElectric Bills Increasing, Faster In Southern W.Va.
West Virginian's electric rates have increased less than the national average as a whole, but regional breakdowns show a costly difference.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRatepayer Rights, State Budget Bills And A Public Listening Session, At The Legislature This Week
On The Legislature This Week, ratepayers advocate for their rights, while lawmakers chip away at the state's budget for the next fiscal year.
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Lawmakers Join Advocates At Capitol To Call For Energy Affordability
Thursday was Affordability Day, a chance for advocates to urge lawmakers address rising electric bills.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPublic Comment Sought On Appalachian, Wheeling Power Rate Increase Requests
Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power Company have filed for expanded net energy cost rate increases totaling nearly $72 million, which would raise electricity costs for residential customers by an average of 3%.
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