Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Now Open For Free, Guided Tours
The West Virginia Governor’s Mansion – fully decorated for the holiday season – is now open to the public for free holiday tours.
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Forest Fire In Monongahela National Forest Largely Contained
The Woodside Fire started Nov. 5 on private property in Pendleton County before spreading to 70 acres in the Monongahela National Forest.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDrought Creeps Back Statewide, In Some Cases Severe
East central West Virginia and the Northern Panhandle are in severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHow Wildfires Affect Air Quality And Protecting Student Athletes, This West Virginia Morning
Wildfires in Canada can create air quality concerns in West Virginia. And, high tech helmets are the latest effort to prevent traumatic brain injuries in student athletes.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Camp For African American Heritage And 'Holler,' Inside Appalachia
This week on Inside Appalachia, we visit a summer camp that’s part of the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan. Also, during the Great Depression, Osage, West Virginia was a raucous river town. It’s sleepier now, but music is keeping the magic alive. And, the author of an upcoming graphic novel about pipeline fighters has a message for people outside the region.
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Learning From California Wildfires And Local Impact Of Trump’s Cabinet, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, some cabinet nominees from President Donald Trump are flying a bit under the radar -- and could affect West Virginia's interests. And wildfires may be getting worse -- even in Appalachia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsKanawha County Commission Seeks Burn Ban Over Drought
As drought conditions become more severe in central West Virginia, some local officials have expressed concern for public safety and a desire for tighter regulations...
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