Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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Efforts Underway To Protect A Rare Plant, This West Virginia Morning
One of the world’s rarest plants, the Peters Mountain Mallow, lives on only one mountainside, in the New River Valley along the West Virginia line. Last year, scientists counted just five plants still alive – and the recent drought means protecting it from extinction is getting tougher.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLeaf Peepers Alert: W.Va. Fall Foliage Map Is Back
West Virginia is the third most forested state in the country. The fall foliage projection map, a collaboration between the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the Division of Forestry, promotes the best places in West Virginia to see changing fall colors.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Secret Astronomers And Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Inside Appalachia
This week, a new novel about two girls and an astronomy textbook draws inspiration from one of the quietest places in West Virginia. Also, author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle talks about growing up as part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. And, a Kentucky tattoo artist practices traditional tattooing and traditional music. He says they’re not too different.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDirect Giving In Mercer County And Tracking The Fall Leaf Colors, This West Virginia Week
Republicans celebrate support for coal, lawmakers learn about academic financial aid and we'll head to the skies for some leaf peeping from above.
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Morrisey Touts Economic Impact Of Tourism, Rural Health Transformation In Press Conference
Morrisey said he is trying to mitigate the impact of a federal government shutdown on local businesses during one of the state’s busiest tourism seasons with a discount for stays in state parks.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Guiding Leaf Peepers To The Most Vibrant Fall Colors
Fall brings with it many changes, but perhaps none more striking than the turning of the leaves. West Virginia officials are working to make sure leaf peepers visiting the state maximize their autumn experience.
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