“Fly Rod Chronicles with Curtis Fleming” includes tribute to fallen first responders
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Department of Commerce Cabinet Secretary Keith Burdette will introduce tonight the state’s newest tool to promote tourism and development: “Fly Rod Chronicles with Curtis...
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The National Academy of Engineering has named the Benjamin M. Statler College at West Virginia University as one of 29 programs in the nation that effectively incorporate real-world experiences into engineering education.
The report,...
Learn MoreThe “green” that’s part of Enterprise goes far beyond the company’s logo. Becoming more environmentally responsible and sustainable is part of a corporate culture with roots right here in West Virginia.
Tonya Kyle is the Group Operations manager overseeing West Virginia and surrounding states...
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A cab company in Charleston is going green and saving it too, now that the Toyota Prius is part of its fleet.
C & H Taxi CEO Jeb Corey said he had been looking into alternative fuel vehicles for the past few years.
“We have cars on the road 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and ...
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By Sara Busse
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- John Wells holds a box of common light bulbs in his arms, knowing that the box represents an expensive past and a very bright and thrifty future.
His company, Wells Home Furnishings,...
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By Julie Robinson
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The polite GoodCents technician turned up right on time for the Appalachian Power/AEP West Virginia home energy audit we had scheduled. He donned his cloth shoe covers to protect my...
Learn More PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Players at the Pipestem State Park golf courses this spring will notice new course improvements and improved viewing of the area’s natural wonders. One of the most noticeable involves the removal of some trees that were excessively shielding and shading...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Families and friends will find a nice variety of special programs and evening entertainment at North Bend State Park this summer. “The lineup is free to attend, open to the public, sometimes educational, and most of all, fun,” according to Ken Zebo, activities...
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A family in Cabell County not only has a new home to call their own, they also are saving hundreds of dollars each month in utility costs—thanks to the local Habitat for Humanity’s plan to make each of its homes energy-efficient.
The latest home, a four-bedroom, two-bath tucked on a hillside in...
Learn MoreWhile coal is and will continue to be the principal energy resource for making electricity in West Virginia, wind energy is also becoming a player as well. West Virginia is home to four wind farms: the 66 MW Wind Energy Center in Tucker County, the 264 MW NedPower project in Grant County and the 100...
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