Poetry Contest Announced For Fourth Of July
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems.
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How A Tornado Affected Threatened Orchids, This West Virginia Morning
Researchers have spent almost two decades restoring a threatened species of orchid in southern Kentucky. But those efforts were disrupted when an EF-4 tornado swept through the area in May 2025, carving visible lines in the landscape. We learn about recovery efforts.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSaving Rural Hospitals, This West Virginia Morning
America’s rural hospitals are closing at an alarming pace. That’s become a concern in many parts of West Virginia. We look at nearby Tennessee, which has the highest hospital closure rate in the nation – but also some shining examples of hope. WPLN’s Health Reporter Catherine Sweeney takes us to Linden – a Tennessee town where the shuttered hospital there has recently reopened.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsKentucky Power To Take Public Comment On Rate Plan
The company is seeking a 14.9% increase in residential rates and a 13.8% increase in commercial rates. The average residential customer would pay $27.30 more a month, if the commission approves the request.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMingo Public Meeting To Look At Data Center Permits
The DEP is considering two permits sought by TransGas Development Systems for an off-grid power generation facility in two locations.
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Public Comments Requested For W.Va. Water Monitoring Report
Members of the public are invited to provide comments on a draft version of the WVDEP's 2024 water quality monitoring report through Sept. 1.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMiners, Advocates Comment On New Silica Dust Rule, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a draft rule to protect coal miners from exposure to silica dust garnered more than 5,200 comments from advocates and the American public. Emily Rice has the story.
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