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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jul. 10, 2026

The Underground Railroad's Route Through Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, not much has been known about Appalachia’s contributions to the Underground Railroad, but a Marshall University historian is documenting that history.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jul. 07, 2026

Larry Groce On His New Ohio History Musical, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning a new musical, written right here in our region, takes a look at a small Ohio town, just across the river from West Virginia, that played a significant role in the development of the nation.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jul. 06, 2026

Warehouse That Burned In Parkersburg Had A History of Hazardous Waste Fires

Fires in 2025 and 2020 originated from the facility's storage of bleaching powder waste.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Jul. 05, 2026

Company Issues Statement On Wood County Warehouse Fire

A fire in a Wood County industrial storage facility prompted Gov. Patrick Morrisey Sunday to declare a State of Emergency. Firefighters battled the blaze at the Peoples Cartage warehouse on Camden Avenue in Parkersburg.

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Economy Chris Schulz, May. 07, 2026

W.Va. Officials See Value Of Long-Distance Trail Project

Across the country, old railroads have been converted into multi-use trails for folks to get out and enjoy nature. An ambitious vision to connect communities in West Virginia to Pittsburgh via rail trail is taking a big step towards completion.

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Arts & Culture Eric Douglas, May. 01, 2026