W.Va. DMV Releases License Plate To Celebrate National Anniversary
The new commemorative license plates are expected to be available in DMV offices across the state by the end of the week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News
West Virginia
LIVE BLOG: WVPB Follows The 2026 Primary Election
Follow along with the WVPB Newsroom on May 12, 2026, for news and results from the 2026 primary election in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNominate An Exceptional W.Va. Teacher For WVPB's Above And Beyond Award
The West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Above and Beyond Teacher Award is in honor of educators from all grade levels (K-12) and disciplines who go the extra mile. These teachers are known for paving the way for academic achievement, using new and innovative strategies to reach students, or simply making a difference in the lives of their students every day.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCoal's Cost On Energy Prices, Inside Appalachia
This week, coal power can be expensive. Utilities run coal-fired power plants harder in the winter and summer when demand is high. Also, two films made in West Virginia shot to the top of Netflix’s streaming charts. The state wants to encourage even more movies to be made in West Virginia by helping keep production costs down. And, an Eastern Kentucky pharmacist serves vegan food for the holidays.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDifferent Approaches To Providing Electric Power, This West Virginia Morning
Lawmakers in both West Virginia and Virginia have been looking at ways to make power bills more affordable, but their approaches are very different. We spoke with economists, politicians and ratepayers to learn why tensions between the two states may be driving up costs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRecent Stories
Trump Promised To Cut Electric Costs In Half. Bills In Energy-rich W.Va. Now Top Mortgages
Nationwide, electricity increased 4.8% in February over a year earlier, with natural gas prices up 10.9% during the same period. Rising energy costs are driven by increased demand, extreme weather, and infrastructure upgrades. West Virginia's reliance on coal-fired plants contributes to the problem, leaving residents burdened by high utility costs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWatch WVPB's Series 'Mountainthology,' Episode 3 Available Now
Join David Marcum as he leads you through a series of micro-documentaries showcasing the diverse world of West Virginia and Appalachia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMore West Virginia News
WVPB Special Series
From workforce challenges to the opioid epidemic to the economy and education, click here to browse our special series from over the years.
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture stories
Economy
Economy stories
Education
PreK-12 and Higher Education stories
Energy & Environment
Energy & Environment stories
Government
Government stories
Health & Science
Health & Science stories and home of Appalachia Health News.
WVPB News
Read about job postings, upcoming documentaries, events, and more from WVPB.
