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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.
Google To Help Upgrade Homes For Energy Efficiency
Google announced plans Thursday to send $10 million from the Energy Impact Program to the West Virginia Office of Energy to help lower energy bills by making homes and community buildings more energy efficient.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReport: Closed Republican Primary May Have Led To Poor Voter Turnout
Secretary of State Kris Warner said that primary election turnout this year was the lowest in 12 years. He blamed that partly on confusion at the polls.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGovernor Announces $17 Million To Combat Diabetes
Seven groups in the state are getting Rural Health Transformation Program awards to strengthen diabetes care.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News$40 Million Dedicated To Business Site Prep
Site preparation is a key issue when it comes to attracting new businesses. So, the state is dedicating $40 million to getting locations ready.
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Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests
Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News'Coal's Human Cost' Highlights Black Lung Today
Many people wrongly believe black lung disease is a thing of the past, but veteran underground coal miners in central Appalachia are suffering from black lung disease at the highest rates in nearly 50 years.
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