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West Virginia’s children ages 8-10 have the opportunity to “tell their stories” as part of the America’s Awesome Kids project. A partnership between WVPB and WGBH in Boston.
Writer Sheila McEntee has been observing nature for most of her life, especially birds. She’s published essays about her experiences in Stonecrop Review, Woods Reader and Wonderful West Virginia magazine. Several of these essays have been collected for McEntee’s first book. It’s titled, "Soul Friend: And Other Love Notes to the Natural World." Bill Lynch spoke with McEntee about writing and developing an interest in nature.
Winter Weather Touching Down In The Mountain State
Some areas could receive over a foot of snow. Jeffrey T. Barnes/AP Photo
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Winter weather is on the way, with snow expected across the state from Thursday afternoon to Sunday morning. Snow is predicted to fall on areas from Mercer to Taylor County.
Joe Curtis from the National Weather Service said snow is expected to be the heaviest in the highlands in Pocahontas, Webster, and Randolph counties.
“Up in Snowshoe those areas are going to see the heaviest snow over the next couple of days, but even some of the other locations across the eastern part of the state will also see some accumulating snow,” Curtis said.
Less accumulation is expected in the southern region of the state, or low lying areas, due to warmer ground temps. Curtis said areas with high elevation in those counties will see more snow on the ground.
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“Any of the higher ground across those counties — Raleigh, Wyoming, McDowell, Mercer — they could see a little bit of accumulation,” Curtis said. “The best places where the snow will accumulate is probably going to be on the grass and on overpasses, elevated surfaces — especially overnight.”
Bridges can be hazardous during winter weather storms because the surface temperature is significantly cooler than ground temperatures.
Curtis said road workers are preparing for the storm.
“Road crews are going to be out working really hard, making sure that the roads are good to drive on,” Curtis said. “You could still come across some slick roadways, so definitely take it slow, especially tonight and Friday morning.
Two counties in West Virginia will share nearly $2.5 million in loans for upgrades to their water and sewer systems, a move Gov. Patrick Morrisey said will reduce overflows, save money and protect both public health and the environment.
On this West Virginia Morning, despite heavy public opposition, the state Department of Environmental Protection has approved air quality and construction permits for an energy microgrid between the towns of Davis and Thomas in Canaan Valley. And, a six-year battle to prevent construction of a natural gas pipeline was lost.
Public comment on the application for the standalone energy microgrid, slated to be built between the towns of Davis and Thomas at the head of Canaan Valley, was largely against the permit’s approval. However the DEP said most commenters failed to provide a technical or regulatory basis for a reconsideration.
Some regions have waited more than 30 years for municipal systems to deliver clean drinking water. Meanwhile, they rely on faith communities bringing bottled water. From the tiny town of Anawalt, Wendy Welch attended a water distribution day and brings us this story.
