West Virginia Public Broadcasting

West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) is the public television and radio network dedicated to serving the people of West Virginia. This network is managed by the West Virginia Public Broadcasting Authority, which is a part of the state government and holds the licenses for all PBS and NPR stations in the state. WVPB is based in Charleston, with additional studios located in Morgantown and Beckley.

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Coal Power Costs More Than It Did In 2021. $6 Billion More, Report Says - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

23 hours ago | wvpublic.org | Curtis Tate

The cost to generate electricity from coal has increased faster than the rate of inflation, a new report found. It was 28% more expensive to generate electricity from coal last year than it was in 2021, according to an analysis by Energy Innovation Policy and Technology. Electricity customers paid more than $6 billion more for coal power in 2024 than they did in 2021. The group reported two years ago that 99% of coal plants were more expensive to operate than local wind and solar.
‘It’s Not Too Late To Get This Right.’ Solar Industry Pushes For Tax Bill Changes - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

1 day ago | wvpublic.org | Curtis Tate

The U.S. House of Representatives last month passed a bill that would wipe out tax credits for solar projects of every scale, from those generating power for utilities to rooftop panels producing electricity for homeowners. Curtis Tate spoke with Sean Gallagher, vice president of policy at the Solar Energy Industries Association, about the economic consequences of the House bill, statewide and nationwide. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Coal Mine Had 30 Years Of Production Left. Core Natural Resources Will Close It - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

1 day ago | wvpublic.org | Curtis Tate

Early childhood development & learning resources. Videos, activities & resources for every occasion. A variety of resources for professional growth. Request WVPB Education to attend or host an event!Read the winning stories from the 2025 PBS KIDS Writers Contest at WVPB! Shannon Silverman guides us through the cosmos above West Virginia. On DemandOn DemandWatch locally produced documentaries & more.
Problem Gambling: A Growing Concern With Online Betting - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

3 days ago | wvpublic.org | Eric Douglas

As online gambling increases, more people are losing more money than they can afford. In this limited series, the WVPB news team takes a closer look at problem gambling in West Virginia. In our first story, News Director Eric Douglas speaks with Sheila Moran, director of Marketing and Communications for First Choice Services, the company that runs West Virginia’s gambling helpline, Problem Gambling Help Network, 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). Moran is also a certified gambling counselor.
NIOSH Director Tells Federal Judge That Black Lung Program Is Back - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

3 days ago | wvpublic.org | Curtis Tate

Early childhood development & learning resources. Videos, activities & resources for every occasion. A variety of resources for professional growth. Request WVPB Education to attend or host an event!Read the winning stories from the 2025 PBS KIDS Writers Contest at WVPB! Shannon Silverman guides us through the cosmos above West Virginia. On DemandOn DemandWatch locally produced documentaries & more.
Shepherdstown's Inaugural LGBTQ Pride Parade Draws Hundreds - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

4 days ago | wvpublic.org | Jack Walker

Neighbors masquerading as multi-color jellyfish. Dogs sporting rainbow-striped bandanas. Motorcyclists flying LGBTQ Pride flags. Hues like these formed a kaleidoscope of color Sunday evening, as hundreds gathered on Shepherdstown’s German Street to celebrate the start of Pride Month. Organizers called the event a first-of-its-kind celebration for West Virginia’s first town. That is because, while the town has hosted LGBTQ-affinity events in the past, this marked its first official LGBTQ Pride parade.
Severance, Sales Tax Rise In May, But Total State Revenue Is Down - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

4 days ago | wvpublic.org | Curtis Tate

Higher severance tax and sales tax revenues helped offset a slump in personal and corporate income tax revenues in May. Higher natural gas prices and increased demand for coal to produce electricity pushed severance tax revenues to $47.5 million in May, a 44% increase over May 2024. Personal income tax receipts in May fell to $98 million, down 28.5% from the prior year, while corporate income tax receipts also fell. Sales tax revenues increased 4% to $170.8 million.
Core Natural Resources Lays Off 200 Coal Miners In Wyoming County - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

4 days ago | wvpublic.org | Curtis Tate

About 200 coal mine workers in Wyoming County were notified Monday that they’d be losing their jobs in August. Core Natural Resources told workers at the Itmann Mine No. 5 and Itmann Coal Preparation Plant that part or all of the operations there would be idled in 60 days. Core, based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, cited “weaker than expected market conditions” and economic forces for the layoffs. President Donald Trump’s trade policies have roiled the state’s coal industry.
Transmission Lines For Virginia Data Centers Could Cost W.Va. Ratepayers - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

1 week ago | wvpublic.org | Curtis Tate

The increasing demand for electricity to power data centers in Virginia could mean the construction of new transmission lines at the expense of electricity customers in West Virginia. As part of a plan to unclog electricity bottlenecks in the 13-state PJM region, two new transmission lines have been proposed across West Virginia. At the western end of both lines are coal-burning power plants that are operating well below their capacity. At the eastern end are power-hungry data centers.
Annual Program Connecting Seniors With Free, Local Produce Now Open - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

1 week ago | wvpublic.org | Jack Walker

Residents of West Virginia ages 60 and up can now receive free vouchers for locally-grown produce as part of an annual summertime program. Operated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides participating senior citizens a booklet of vouchers totaling $30 for the purchase of produce at pre-selected farmers markets and roadside stands.