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Mountain State Spotlight

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From retirement plans to family farms, the lives of these West Virginians could be upended by a massive power line

NextEra, one of the largest energy companies in the United States, plans to build a 500,000 volt transmission line running through 59 miles of West Virginia. Residents, from affected landowners to county commissioners, are speaking out against it. From retirement plans to family farms, the lives of these West Virginians could be upended by a massive power line appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia · 20d

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Burning promises: White Hall residents still waiting on mine fire fix

WHITE HALL, W.Va (WDTV) - Virginia Petersavage has agreed to sell her home on Nellie Lane after a landslide tied to an underground mine fire threatened the property, even as the fix she was promised has not yet broken ground. Petersavage’s home was introduced to viewers a couple of weeks...

White Hall, WV · 18d

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West Virginia grants target new markets for pawpaws, forest crops

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eight West Virginia agricultural projects have received federal grants, including those focused on expanding forest farming, developing food products from native pawpaws, and helping small growers process their harvests. The W.Va. Department of Agriculture announced the awards through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block...

West Virginia · 18d

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West Virginia leaders release statements about the passing of Ike Morris

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Multiple West Virginia leaders gave statements about the passing of West Virginia businessman and philanthropist Ike Morris. According to press releases, as well as a Facebook post, Governor Patrick Morrisey, State Treasurer Larry Pack, and Senator Jim Justice released statements about the death of Ike Morris. Stick with 59News for additional […]

West Virginia · 19d

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DOE Plans $50M Grid Upgrade to Add 290 MW in Virginia

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) intends to provide up to $50 million in Defense Production Act funding for transmission upgrades in Virginia and West Virginia. Led by Virginia Energy, the proposed 48-month project will deploy advanced reconductoring and dynamic line rating (DLR) technologies along existing transmission corridors. The upgrades...

Virginia · 19d

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PSC Files Proposed Data Center Power Rule

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) has filed draft rules for supplying energy to data centers. One expert says this version is much better than the first draft. Questions that are often raised when a new data center project is announced is where the energy is coming from...

West Virginia · 19d

West Virginia Watch

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West Virginia Public Service Commission makes power rule a goal, not a mandate

Just in time for the winter, West Virginia regulators have tweaked a rule tucked away in the state’s controversial data center law, possibly avoiding hikes in electricity bills.

West Virginia · 18d

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Next round of public meetings set on Valley North transmission project

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Developers of the controversial Valley North Project are ready for a second round of hearings with those whose property may be impacted. Valley Link Transmission, the development group, is a conglomeration of TranSource (AEP), Mon Power, and Dominion Energy. They were formed to create the project to transport electric power from the John Amos Power Plant near Winfield, West Virginia across the state into northern Virginia and Maryland.

West Virginia · 20d

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W.Va. Public Service Commission releases proposed rules for power plant capacity

CHARLESTON - Reaction to new proposed rules by utility regulators in West Virginia required by the state's data center law that would determine how coal-fired power plants operate received both praise and criticism. The West Virginia Public Service Commission issued an order Thursday approved modified legislative rules governing capacity requirements...

West Virginia · 19d

WOWK 13 News

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West Virginia employers, employees invited to November virtual job fair

Workforce West Virginia is once again offering the opportunity for those seeking employment to find a job,

West Virginia · 18d

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Northern Virginia, Maryland meetings set for proposed Valley North power line

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (7News) — Valley Link will hold 12 open houses in November to gather feedback on potential routes for a proposed 260-mile electric transmission line through West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland, including meetings in Lovettsville, Winchester and Brunswick. The Valley North Project would connect Putnam County, West Virginia,...

Brunswick, MD · 24d

WOWK 13 News

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Taste of Appalachia showcases local food producers, boosts small businesses

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – Nearly 20 local food producers gathered Sunday at the South Charleston Farmers Market for the second annual Taste of Appalachia event, an initiative designed to showcase West Virginia-made products and help small businesses reach new customers. The program is organized by Advantage Valley, a regional economic development nonprofit, and features […]

South Charleston, WV · 19d

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WV Hive highlights power of small business at Bridge Day booth

Made in West Virginia: Six WV Hive Clients Exhibited at 46th Annual Bridge Day. Fayetteville, W.Va. (October 17, 2026) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s (NRGRDA) entrepreneurial program – the West Virginia Hive – highlighted the people and products of six of its small business clients today at the annual Bridge Day celebration. New Executive Director Kelly Vickers and Regional Business Advisor Devon Fitzgerald joined the entrepreneurs in greeting the public and introducing their creations.

West Virginia · 19d

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Eight West Virginia Projects Awarded $360,000 in USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Funding

Eight West Virginia agribusinesses, organizations and agencies will share in over $360,000 in FY2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered through the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA). The USDA defines specialty crops as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, including […]

West Virginia · 18d

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PSC revises power plant regs; provides some give on 69% capacity for coal plants

The West Virginia Public Service Commission has entered revised rules governing electric generating capacity. Much of the public debate has been over how specific requirements could push utilities to run coal plants more or whether the policies would result in higher electricity prices for consumers. “I think the Commission’s rules...

West Virginia · 20d

WTRF- 7News

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Job Scam Alert: BBB Warns Against Suspicious Employment Offers

Canton, OH · 20d

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Platinum Suites Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Thompson Drive

Platinum Suites has already been in place at 102 Thompson Drive next to Big Lots for a little while, but owner Cory Groves was still just as excited as the first day at the. official ribbon-cutting on Thursday morning. “We had another salon called Platinum Salon and I wanted to...

Harrison County, WV · 22d