Historians, Local Jewish Congregation Recognize Civil War Passover Feast In Southern W.Va.

Soldiers came together during the conflict for a Passover feast known as a Seder. Reporter Shepherd Snyder spoke with Joseph Golden, Jewish researcher and secretary of the Temple Beth El congregation in Beckley, along with Drew Gruber of Civil War Trails, about this celebration’s historical significance.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Aug. 29, 2022

'Forever Chemicals' Found In 67 Of State's Drinking Water Systems

The clusters were concentrated in the Ohio River valley and the Eastern Panhandle.

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WVPB News Glynis Board, Mar. 03, 2015

USGS Needs More Data to Assess Water Impacts Around Gas Development

The U.S. Geological Survey says more data and research are necessary to best understand the potential risks to water quality in areas with unconventional…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Aug. 22, 2014

West Virginia to Study Elk River Fish Life After Chemical Spill

The state will survey fish life in the Elk River after a massive chemical spill polluted the waterway in January.The U.S. Geological Survey's National…

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WVPB News Cecelia Mason, Jul. 13, 2014

How Will Brook Trout Respond To Climate Change?

As the climate changes, scientists around the world are trying to figure out how plants, animals and even people will be affected. One scientist in West…

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WVPB News Cecelia Mason, Jul. 09, 2014

USGS Study: Mountaintop Removal Mining Impacts Fish Populations

Mountaintop removal mining does have an effect on fish populations downstream from the mining operations, according to a study just released by the U.S.…

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