Novel Shares Story Of Historical Black Kingdom In Western North Carolina

Following the American Civil War, a group of freed people fled violence and bought land in Western North Carolina. In the summer of 1873, these people formed a Black communal society they named “The Kingdom of the Happy Land.” A new novel tells a story set in the kingdom, both in the past and in the present day. It’s titled, “Happy Land.” Host Mason Adams spoke with its author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 29, 2025

Morrisey Signs School Smartphone Ban, National Motto Bills Into Law

On Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed into law two bills passed this year by the West Virginia Legislature that pertain to public schools in West Virginia.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 25, 2025

Senate Energy Chair Seeks Recusal On Bill, But Is Directed To Vote

The bill would change how power plants operate in the state, and Mon Power opposes it. The company said it encouraged Rose to keep his legislative role separate from his job.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 19, 2025

Senate Energy Chair Seeks Recusal On Bill Mon Power Opposes

Sen. Chris Rose, a Monongalia County Republican, will ask Senate President Randy Smith to recuse himself from Senate Bill 505. The Energy committee approved this bill last week, and Rose is one of its co-sponsors.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Feb. 28, 2025

First Energy CEO Says Gas Will Replace Mon Power Coal Plants

First Energy President and CEO Brian Tierney said in the company’s fourth quarter earnings presentation Thursday that the new plants would cost $4 billion to $6 billion.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jan. 27, 2025

One Dead After Clarksburg Gas Leak, Explosion

Chestnut Street and Kramer Drive remain closed south of downtown Clarksburg as Hope Gas employees work to repair damage after a residential home exploded Sunday afternoon at the intersection of the two roads.

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Government Chris Schulz, Nov. 08, 2024

Clarksburg Amends, Approves Camping Ban

The Clarksburg City Council voted 4 to 2 at their Nov. 7 meeting to enact a new article in City Code to ban camping on all public and private property without owner approval.

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