For many families in Southwest Virginia, opening the electric bill comes with a sense of dread. Some customers report bills ...

This week, we’re revisiting our episode “What Is Appalachia?” from December 2021. Appalachia connects mountainous parts of ...

Google is investing some money towards helping communities in Southwest Virginia be more energy resilient during extreme ...

With 80% of the rural population considered medically underserved as of 2025, the number of U.S. residents without optimal ...

The Battle of Blair Mountain wasn't just a labor dispute gone wrong. It was the moment the federal government deployed troops ...

West Virginia currently receives the second highest amount of federal subsidies per child in the nation according to a study ...

The Trump administration has proposed nearly eliminating key Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water Treatment ...

Are you an optimist? Pessimist? Glass half empty? Full? Optimism is risky. It can feel foolish. Well, guess what? I’m betting ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Jessie King stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about a group representing workers in our area. This segment is sponsored content and not a product of WSAZ news. If you ...

Dr. Ashley Stephens from Cabell County Schools stopped by First Look at Four to share some hobbies that will help us spend more time with our families and less time on our phones. Hampton Cokeley, CEO ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Public Service Commission is being asked to approve Appalachian Power’s purchase of two renewable energy projects outside the state to meet the energy demands of its ...

CLEVELAND -- Bruce Thornton scored with 3.6 seconds left, Colin White stole West Virginia's final full-court heave and Ohio State overcame a 16-point deficit to take down West Virgina in an 89-88, ...