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West Virginia MorningA New Emergency Shelter In Huntington, Understanding The DEI Bill And Egg Alternatives, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Senate Bill 474 is one of the most contentious bills before the legislature this year. It is commonly referred to as the DEI bill for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. On Tuesday, news director Eric Douglas sat down with Del. Anitra Hamilton, D-Monongalia, and Rev. Paul Dunn from the First Baptist Church of Charleston to discuss what the bill potentially means on The Legislature Today.
Also, as communities across West Virginia have implemented camping bans that target homeless people with nowhere to sleep, the city of Huntington announced a very different approach. As Randy...2025-04-0900 min
The Legislature TodayWest Virginia Coal Association President Talks Challenges Facing Industry
On this episode of The Legislature Today, the House of Delegates passed a bill Tuesday that would allow data centers to establish microgrids — self-contained sites that generate their own power. The bill is one of Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s legislative priorities. It is also of interest to Chris Hamilton, president of the West Virginia Coal Association. Our Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate speaks with Hamilton about issues the coal industry is facing at home and abroad.
The Senate passed a bill that would outlaw the use, sale and distribution of abortifacients in the state. Briana Heaney has the...2025-04-0200 min
West Virginia MorningProposed SNAP Work Requirements And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a bill that would expand both the employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP food benefits has passed the Senate and has moved to the House Finance committee. As Randy Yohe reports, those backing Senate Bill 249 see possible gains in the state’s dismal workforce participation rate, but opponents say passage could hurt needy families and increase government bureaucracy.
And our Song of the Week comes from The Headhunters, the legendary jazz fusion band best known for its 70s era records. “Watermelon Man” was written by pianist Herbie Hancock and was first releas...2025-03-2800 min
West Virginia MorningPostal Workers Rally Against Cuts And A Vaccine Exemption Bill Fails To Pass, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, postal unions across the U.S. rallied against job cuts and the possibility of a privatized postal service last week. Reporter Jack Walker stopped by a rally in Charleston and tells us about workers’ concerns.
And as part of our daily broadcast The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas sat down with Dr. Cathy Slemp – former state health officer for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources – and Del. Sean Hornbuckle, the House minority leader to discuss the defeat of the much-debated vaccine bill in the House of Delegates Monday.
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The Legislature TodayHouse Rejects Bill For Vaccine Exemptions
On this episode of The Legislature Today, the House of Delegates for more than two hours debated a bill that would require public schools to accept religious vaccine exemptions. But Senate Bill 460 was rejected, 56-42. Briana Heaney has the story.
After the defeat of the vaccine bill in the House, News Director Eric Douglas sat down and discussed the results with Dr. Cathy Slemp, former state health officer for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, and now co-chair of the West Virginia Hope in Action Alliance, and House Minority Leader Del. Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell.2025-03-2400 min
The 29/1WOBN & Game Day: Pushing Buttons & Boundaries with Quinn VanderKamp, Cody Schurman, Fatima Correa Morales & Lindsay WalcottThree years ago, the fan football experience at West Ottawa was traditional – you'd watch the game, listen to the Public Address Announcer, and perhaps enjoy some music from a CD player. Fast forward to today, and the difference is remarkable. With the addition of West Ottawa Stadium in fall 2022, a mobile live streaming studio already being utilized this year, and recently announced video scoreboards coming to the main gym in 2025, the Panthers are revolutionizing how their community experiences high school sports.The transformation of the game day experience at West Ottawa High School has begun, involving students an...2025-03-1659 min
West Virginia MorningLawmakers Weigh Limiting Opioid Treatment Centers, Plus Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Senate Bill 204 would make render opioid treatment centers across the state unlawful. These centers provide medications like buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone to treat opioid use disorder. For The Legislature Today, Assistant News Director Maria Young traveled to the State Capitol to speak with Sen. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, and Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, about the policy proposal.
Also in this episode, this week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage kicks off a new spring season of live music. This week's episode was recorded in December at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. “Fa...2025-03-0700 min
West Virginia MorningHouse Reviews Bill Restricting Trans Rights And Recovering An Archive After Flooding, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the House Judiciary Committee met Monday to discuss a bill that restricts the rights of transgender people in West Virginia to places like public bathrooms, locker rooms and domestic violence shelters.
And Appalshop, a media and arts hub based in eastern Kentucky, was hit by floods that devastated most of the region in 2022 and damaged part of its film and audio archive. This month, another bout of devastating flooding killed at least 22 people in Kentucky and three in West Virginia. Jack Walker spoke to Roger May, Appalshop’s director of artistic programs, ab...2025-02-2500 min
West Virginia MorningA W.Va. Broadway Star’s Musical Path And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Inside Appalachia’s Bill Lynch speaks to Huntington native and Tony Award winning actor Michael Cerveris about his band Loose Cattle, their latest album and his musical path from West Virginia.
And our Song of the Week comes from Matt Pond PA, a New York-based band formed in Philadelphia by singer-songwriter Matt Pond. Making his debut appearance on the Mountain Stage, Matt and his band performed “Love to Get Used.”
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The 29/1The Athletic Long Game with Lifelong Panther Kristy JerniganThe 29/1 welcomes Kristy Jernigan on this week's episode, the first female principal in West Ottawa's history to ever have played Water Polo! Kristy’s unique connection to the school started with her father’s role as Athletic Director, and she fondly recounts childhood memories that shaped her path. From a humorous belly slide at a Michigan State basketball camp in front of Magic Johnson to her father's influence on her understanding of grace and leadership, Kristy offers listeners a personal glimpse into how she learned to lead from those who guided her.The conversation navigates the vibrant West...2024-11-2442 min
The 29/1Figuring It Out and Doing It Together with Clayton Dykhouse, WO Boys BasketballGoing from the court to the sideline is a massive change for any athlete. Listen to the voice of Clayton Dykhouse, the new Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at West Ottawa High School, as he shares his inspiring journey from the courts of Hope College to the classrooms and gymnasiums of West Ottawa. Clayton brings a dynamic blend of passion and discipline to his roles as both a coach and physical wellness instructor, reflecting on his final carefree summer before diving into these challenging yet rewarding responsibilities. His energy and commitment leap off the page as he discusses this...2024-11-1752 min