Fourth Annual Women Warriors Summit To Feature High Profile Speakers
The fourth annual Women Warriors Summit will take place at the Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
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Public Forum Scheduled For Proposed Huntington Charter School
The public will get a chance next week to voice their opinions on a new charter school proposal for Huntington.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Regulators Hear From Public On Proposed Transmission Line
More than 200 people attended the hearing at the Monongalia County Center to voice their opposition to the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL).
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHow 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.
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Kentucky 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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