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West Virginia Today Fall 2025 Episode 3

In the third episode of Fall 2025, West Virginia Today examines how shifting infrastructure, education policy, and essential services are shaping the new rural landscape in the Mountain State. Stories dig into the controversy surrounding a proposed 100-mile transmission line, statewide efforts to expand broadband access, and the growing challenges of healthcare deserts in rural communities. The episode also looks at the impact of the HOPE Scholarship on public school enrollment and the role of career and technical education in preparing students for high-demand jobs. West Virginia Today is a statewide public affairs program produced by television journalism students at West Virginia University.

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Bruceton Mills resident James Prutilapac refills the bird feeder near his home on Nov. 5, 2025, accompanied by one of his three dogs. Prutilapac’s residence sits on land that is at risk of being impacted by proposed MARL transmission lines. Credit: Johnat

Proposed MARL power line route has West Virginians pushing back to preserve their land

Johnathan Edwards & Hannah Heiskell | Friday, December 5, 2025

NextEra Energy Transmission proposed the MARL transmission line, a 500-kilovolt entity that would run more than 107 miles from Pennsylvania to Virginia. The primary purpose of the line, according to NextEra’s website, is to “strengthen the power grid, and help power what matters most - our homes, our businesses and our way of life.”

West Virginia beekeepers draft 2026 bill to increase protections and fight honey bee decline

Rebecca Hempleman & Alondra Molina | Friday, December 5, 2025

Next year’s West Virginia legislative session will see a bill drafted by beekeepers to protect their rights and encourage growth in the industry. The bill would create uniformity in beekeeping laws, set aside funds to increase flora growth and pollination, and prepare for an incoming mite that threatens the bee population.

Destroyed Chessie System bridge over the Black Fork just east of Parsons. Courtesy Tucker Culture

Rising waters, rising risks: How climate change and aging infrastructure are affecting flood risk in West Virginia

Jessica Riley | Friday, December 5, 2025

West Virginia has seen major flooding again and again, but new climate data suggest the floods happening now are not the same as those in the past – and are becoming more frequent.

A volunteer grabs the tray the chef prepared to pass out to seated guest at the Soup Opera.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could have long-term repercussions for W.Va. nonprofits

Faithlyn Graham & Regan Duceman | Friday, December 5, 2025

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history didn’t just halt SNAP benefits — it pushed West Virginia’s nonprofit network to fill the gaps, potentially creating long-term repercussions for the sector.

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