Encore: Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. Also, the author of a book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Oct. 13, 2026

Senator Stresses Power Plant Capacity Is A Goal, Not A Mandate

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia is currently working on rules for the energy used to supply data centers. State Sen. Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha, said he wants to make sure ratepayers are protected.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Oct. 01, 2026

Weeklong Hearing Scheduled For Proposed Transmission Line

The commission established a daily schedule for the testimony of the approximately 74 persons who may appear to testify, including representatives from developer NextEra and private citizens.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Sep. 24, 2026

PSC Orders AppCo, Black Diamond To Explore Purchase

The Black Diamond Power Company and Appalachian Power have until next week to file a schedule with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) for a proposed purchase agreement.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Sep. 08, 2026

Public Hearing On Data Center Power Rules Scheduled

A public hearing is planned after the West Virginia Legislature passed the Power Generation and Consumption Act (House Bill 2014) and asked the commission to propose rules for legislative approval outlining how the PSC would carry out new duties and responsibilities assigned to it under the law.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Jul. 14, 2026

Miners, Clean Power Advocates To Protest Proposed Gas-Fired Electric Plant

The United Mine Workers of America and groups interested in solar and wind energy are encouraging supporters to attend, and speak, at a hearing before the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) on July 15.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Apr. 13, 2026