Encore: Oscar Micheaux, Kathleen Driskell And Soul Food, Inside Appalachia

This week, in the 1920s, Oscar Micheaux was an entrepreneur filmmaker in western Virginia. He became a world-renowned director and producer. Also, Kentucky’s poet laureate lives down the road from what has been called the country’s most lethal cryptid. Attempts to spot it have led to deaths. And, we talk soul food with Xavier Oglesby, who’s passing on generations of kitchen wisdom to his niece.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jun. 15, 2026

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.

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Government Eric Douglas, Apr. 17, 2026

PSC 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.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Apr. 07, 2026

Electric 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.

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Economy Chris Schulz, Feb. 28, 2026

Ratepayer 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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Economy Eric Douglas, Feb. 26, 2026

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.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Jul. 30, 2025

Public 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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