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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Aug. 21, 2026

Restoring The Eastern Wilderness By Reintroducing Big Game To Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a new book, “The Beasts of the East: The Fall and Rise of America’s Eastern Wilderness,” looks at the process to reintroduce large game to parts of Appalachia.

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Economy Chris Schulz, Feb. 13, 2026

Small Business Funding, CPS Support And Lab Grown Meat Round Out The House of Delegates’ Week

The House of Delegates took action on their stated legislative focus of economic development Friday, as well as supports for Child Protective Service workers.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Nov. 14, 2025

Inspector General: 91% Of W.Va. Child Abuse Cases Out Of Compliance

West Virginia was chosen for a federal audit due to the highly publicized death of a teen in 2024, as well as reports of the state's overburdened Child Protective Services workforce.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jul. 18, 2024

Number Of Children In Foster Care At Lowest Level In 7 Years

State officials are reporting West Virginia has less than 6,000 kids in state care for the first time in seven years.

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Government Jack Walker, Jun. 12, 2024

First Commissioner For Social Services Transitioning Out Of Role

Jeffrey Pack, the state's first commissioner for social services, is slated to assume a new role with the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services once his successor is in place.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 12, 2024