Marshall County

Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Apr. 07, 2026

Details Released In Miner Fatalities

Two coal miners died in separate underground accidents last Thursday evening and Friday morning. The West Virginia Office of Miner’s Health Safety and Training has released its initial findings.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Apr. 06, 2026

A Conversation With ‘Verity Vox And The Curse Of Foxfire’ Author, This West Virginia Morning

"Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire" is a young adult novel set in Appalachia. Written by West Virginia native Don Martin, the book follows the story of a witch-in-training who uses her magic to help a forgotten mountain coal town. It was an instant New York Times bestseller after it was released last year. Inside Appalachia Producer Bill Lynch spoke with Martin about the book and his podcast "Head on Fire."

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Feb. 21, 2025

Kentucky Power Wants To Keep Its Share Of Mitchell Coal Plant

Earlier this week, Kentucky Power went back to Kentucky regulators and asked them to reopen the case.

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WVPB Education Brittany McGuire, Oct. 17, 2024

Alexa Bushovisky Honored With West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Above And Beyond Award

Alexa Bushovisky, a science teacher at John Marshall High School in Marshall County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Above and Beyond Award for September, 2024. This award recognizes excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Jun. 17, 2024

Federal Data: Utilities Used Coal Plants Less In 2023, Even In W. Va.

Four of the five main power plants in the state produced less electricity in 2023 than in any year since 2001, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Dec. 06, 2023