Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Apr. 07, 2026

Electric Bills Increasing, Faster In Southern W.Va.

West Virginian's electric rates have increased less than the national average as a whole, but regional breakdowns show a costly difference.

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Education WVPB Staff, Jan. 13, 2026

A Look Into Technical Education In Agriculture, This West Virginia Morning

When people think of career and technical education, professional pathways in nursing and mechanics come to mind. But West Virginia has a long tradition of agriculture that is reflected in some technical programs. We learn how one school can say they take livestock from pen to plate.

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Government Randy Yohe, Jan. 09, 2026

Utility bills, High School Graduation Requirements Addressed At 2026 Legislative Lookahead

Cutting consumer utility bills and changing core high school graduation requirements were two of the many issues discussed at the annual press lookahead for West Virginia’s 2026 legislative session.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Nov. 20, 2025

Environmental Advocates Skeptical Of Energy Investments

The West Virginia Chapter of Sierra Club has questioned the wisdom of federal loans to extend the lives of six West Virginia coal-fired power plants.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Nov. 03, 2025

Lawmakers Weigh Deregulation Of Electric Utility Markets

One presenter stated that deregulation in electric utility markets can lower costs and foster competition, but another said regulation fosters affordability and reliability.

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Government Maria Young, Sep. 06, 2025

An Education Merger And Back On Track At Pipestem, This West Virginia Week

Appalachian Power has a way to access the funds it needs without putting the full cost on customers. And after a major overhaul, the Pipestem tram is up and running.

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