Wheeling Restaurant Recognized As American Classic
Figaretti’s Italian Restaurant was named a James Beard 2026 Restaurant and Chef America's Classics for the Southeast region.
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Recovery After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia
This week, Hurricane Helene devastated central Appalachia and disrupted the lives of people in recovery. Also, in West Virginia, fur trapping continues, even in the 21st century. And, baseball is America’s past-time. One league is making the game more inclusive.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRail Trail Expansion Pays Tribute To Region’s Industrial Past
The governor said the project is a perfect example of how West Virginia is turning its industrial heritage into outdoor recreation, tourism and public health.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Lawsuit Cites Elk River Spill In Bid To Force EPA Action
The lawsuit argues that for more than 50 years, the EPA has avoided issuing congressionally-required regulations to prevent and contain hazardous-substance discharges.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFormer TV News Reporter Remembers Making History Covering Water Crisis
Former TV news reporter Kallie Cart talks about her water crisis coverage 10 years later, especially a live interview that went viral.
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Remembering The Elk River Chemical Spill 10 Years Later On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, ten years ago, a state of emergency and water advisory was issued for nine West Virginia counties following a chemical spill in the Elk River. We look back on that day and the effects of the past decade.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThousands Of Gallons Of Oil Spill From Storage Tank In Kanawha County
An open valve on a storage tank spilled potentially several thousand gallons of crude oil, the Kanawha County Commission said Monday.
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