W.Va. Author Explores The Natural World In New Book

Writer Sheila McEntee has been observing nature for most of her life, especially birds. She’s published essays about her experiences in Stonecrop Review, Woods Reader and Wonderful West Virginia magazine. Several of these essays have been collected for McEntee’s first book. It’s titled, "Soul Friend: And Other Love Notes to the Natural World." Bill Lynch spoke with McEntee about writing and developing an interest in nature.

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Microgrid Construction To Begin And Impacts Of Natural Gas Pipeline, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, despite heavy public opposition, the state Department of Environmental Protection has approved air quality and construction permits for an energy microgrid between the towns of Davis and Thomas in Canaan Valley. And, a six-year battle to prevent construction of a natural gas pipeline was lost.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Aug. 20, 2025

After A Coal Firm's Bankruptcy And Celebrating Success Against The Odds, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, South Fork Coal – which had operations that were contested by numerous conservation groups – has idled its operations and furloughed its remaining employees. And, a little-known piece of Harpers Ferry’s storied history is getting some attention.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Aug. 19, 2025

Grappling With A Decades-Old Water Problem, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, some regions rely on bottled water as they wait more than 30 years for municipal systems to deliver clean drinking water.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Aug. 18, 2025

Recovery From February Flood Still Slow In Southern Counties, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a region of West Virginia pummeled by February floods still struggles to recover, and the West Virginia National Guard deploys to D.C.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Aug. 15, 2025

Writing About Nature And Birds And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a West Virginia writer turns her observations of nature into a collection of essays and our Song of the Week.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Aug. 14, 2025

Geocaching In The Eastern Panhandle And Keeping Local News Alive, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a renowned practitioner of the geocaching hobby is a West Virginian and a father-daughter duo are keeping local news alive in Hurricane.

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