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Disputes threaten West Virginia’s $1 billion broadband push. Behind closed doors, internet and utility companies consider fixes.
A task force is considering new reporting requirements for utilities and a rapid response team to more quickly resolve pole ...
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West Virginia county safety officials are pushing back on radio restrictions in federal quiet zone
Emergency management officials say the 66-year-old communications restrictions are jeopardizing the safety of residents who ...
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Settlement with West Virginia landowners will force nation’s largest natural gas well owner to plug abandoned wells faster
West Virginia landowners reached a $6.5 million settlement with Diversified Energy Company after suing the company over its unplugged wells.
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Mercer County mobile home residents struggle with rent hikes and neglected maintenance. Here are their stories
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Developers drop out of Appalachian hydrogen hub over strict carbon emission caps
Industry leaders gathered in July, 2022 to learn more about the prospect of a hydrogen hub in West Virginia. Photo courtesy Sen. Joe Manchin's office. As of November, four partners have backed out of ...
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After reporting in all 55 counties this year, Mountain State Spotlight reporters reflect on the lessons they’ve learned
In the lead up to the election, our team reported from all every county in the state to ensure our coverage reflected the ...
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Every year, hundreds of West Virginians take their auto repair bills to the state and get money. Here’s how it works.
The Legislative Claims Commission handles claims against West Virginia — including claims that damage from potholes is the state’s fault. Over the last 10 years, the state has paid out millions to ...
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As Starlink faces federal scrutiny, the internet company has become a lifeline in West Virginia — for those who can afford it
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West Virginia risks losing out on $1 billion as internet and utility companies fight over broadband expansion costs
A lineman installs fiberoptic cable on an electric utility pole in Lexington, Va. In West Virginia, utility companies and internet service providers are in disputes about cost of pole maintenance.
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Mistrial declared in West Virginia State University’s pollution lawsuit against Union Carbide
A jury failed to reach a verdict in the historically Black university’s case against former operators of the Institute chemical plant. The university sought to force the chemical companies to clean up ...