Donated Land To Become Recreational Complex In Upshur County
A donation of 70 acres in Upshur County will be used to create a multi-use recreational center.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUtility 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEnvironmental 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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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAn 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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