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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Sep. 19, 2024

PSC Takes Appalachian Power Rate Increase Off The Table, For Now

Ultimately, the PSC found problems with the Appalachian Power’s August filing and dismissed it because it was missing information.

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Government Briana Heaney, Sep. 19, 2024

Drought Likely To Affect Fall Foliage

After a dry hot summer, the leaves are already beginning to change to their fall form. Despite an expectation of duller colors, New River Gorge National Park Superintendent Eve West said she thinks this will still be a great fall with lots to see and do. ...

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Energy & Environment Caelan Bailey, Sep. 18, 2024

Fire Season Comes Early at New River Gorge Park

A fire that started on Beury Mountain in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve last Thursday is now 68 percent contained, according to David Bieri, North District supervisor. As an ...

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Sep. 17, 2024

Kanawha County Commission Seeks Burn Ban Over Drought

As drought conditions become more severe in central West Virginia, some local officials have expressed concern for public safety and a desire for tighter regulations...

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Sep. 13, 2024

Bird Friendly Windows, Lighting Can Make Migration Safer, Say Conservationists

As the sun set Thursday, an estimated 218 million birds across the continental United States began a journey southward. Many people are familiar with migration, a process by which birds and other animal...

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Sep. 12, 2024

Nine W.Va. Counties Currently Face ‘Exceptional’ Drought

The U.S. Drought Monitor has declared an “exceptional” drought in parts of Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Jackson, Mason, Putnam, Roane and Wirt counties.

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