Eric Douglas

Eric is WVPB’s News Director. He’s a native of Kanawha County and graduated from Marshall University with a degree in journalism. He has written for newspapers and magazines throughout his career. He is also an author, writing both nonfiction and fiction, including a series of thriller novels set in locations around the world.

Rising Health Insurance Rates And Cypher, Inside Appalachia

This week, the cost of health insurance is going up in 2026. Millions of people are faced with sticker shock. Also, a mountain farmer kept an encrypted diary for years. It’s unclear whether he would have wanted that code to ever be cracked. And, a beloved West Virginia hot dog restaurant closed in 2018. An annual tribute sale gives people a chance to relive its glory days.  

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Miner Killed In Nicholas County To Be Laid To Rest

A memorial service to honor Steve Lipscomb’s life will be held on Nov. 22, 2025, at Herbert Hoover High School. 

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Toyota To Invest $453 Million More In Buffalo Plant

Toyota North America announced Tuesday it plans to invest $453 million into its manufacturing plant in Buffalo, West Virginia starting in 2027.

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