W.Va. Photographer Joins Team USA For International Competition
A Charleston-based photographer is in Iceland this week taking part in the 2026 World Photographic Cup international photography competition.
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High Voltage Lines And Ticks, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, a Florida energy company plans to build a high voltage line across four West Virginia counties. Also, the state’s horse racing industry gets a boost, and be sure to watch out for ticks this season.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRise In Tick Population Is Raising Risk Of Tick-Borne Illnesses
The number of cases of Lyme disease have risen sharply in recent years, along with other tick-borne illnesses.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPatrick County Urgent Care And Finnamon Buns, Inside Appalachia
This week, when you’re the only doctor in a rural mountain county, you’ve got to think ahead to keep your practice going. Also, a West Virginia baker draws on her Finnish heritage to make a different kind of cinnamon roll. And, if you bought a live-cut Christmas tree this year, there’s a good chance it came from Appalachia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTariff Economics And Tick-Borne Disease, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, some supporters of President Donald Trump have expressed hope he would lower the cost of everyday goods through tariffs.
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Electrical Costs, Ticks And Cognitive Decline, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we covered stories from across the state, including what’s driving up the cost of electricity and how deaf and blind children are preparing for the labor force. Also, students may return to a school along the Ohio River this fall even after learning the groundwater in the town is contaminated. We also witness the release of an Osprey back into the wild and attend a funeral for a homeless Vietnam-era veteran.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsProtection Against Ticks And Recognizing Declining Mental Acuity, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, as summer kicks into full swing and people head outside, exposure to ticks increases. Appalachia Health News Reporter Emily Rice spoke with West Virginia state entomologist Eric Dotseth who urges vigilance against tick bites that could cause major health issues.
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