Green Bank Observatory SETI Tours Takes Visitors Behind The Scenes, This West Virginia Morning

The Greenbank Observatory is offering a limited chance to go behind the scenes to check out its Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). SETI tours are offered to small groups – ages 12 and up – several times a month through October. We caught up with the Observatory’s news manager to find out more about the tours – and what exactly scientists there are looking for.

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Arts & Culture Eric Douglas, Feb. 04, 2026

Ice Climbers Enjoy The Cold Weather

Recent freezing temperatures gave local climbers the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and practice some things they learned long ago.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Jun. 25, 2025

More Coal-Related Job Cuts Coming In August, State Learns

Civil LLC of Beckley told state officials earlier this month that it was cutting 279 workers at nine coal processing and transportation facilities across five counties within 60 days.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jan. 24, 2025

Secretary Of State Recognizes Student Voter Registration Efforts

The Jennings Randolph Award is given to any public or private high school in West Virginia that registers at least 85% of their eligible seniors to vote.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Dec. 16, 2024

W.Va.'s First Lady Of Gospel Dies At 75

Mount Hope native Ethel Caffie-Austin died on Dec. 11 She started playing the piano when she was six years old and by nine was accompanying her minister father during his services. While studying ...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Nov. 07, 2024

Fall Fires Prevail Despite Burn Ban

Residents of the Kanawha Valley may have noticed smoke in the air. Emily Rice reports that the Division of Forestry is fighting about 82 fires in the state’s southern coalfields.

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WVPB Education Margaret Miller, Aug. 08, 2024

Mathew Anderson Honored With West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Above And Beyond Award

Mathew Anderson, a Special Education teacher at Divide Elementary School in Fayette County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Above and Beyond Award for May, 2024. This award recognizes the excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.

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