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West Virginia MorningDetailing Air Force One And Becoming Apprenticeship Partners, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we meet a West Virginia man selected to join an detailing team at Seattle’s Museum of Flight – and work to restore the original Air Force One. We’ll find out about a public-private effort underway to give West Virginia high school students enhanced career training
And, could the colorful Monarch butterfly be endangered? We’ll follow the debate and find out what we can do to help sustain them as they travel through our region.
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West Virginia MorningAdvocating For Federal Funds And A Vatican City Student From W.Va., This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we meet a young woman whose mother is undocumented even though she’s married to a U.S. citizen. We’ll hear from Appalachian advocates who want Congress to reverse cuts impacting flood prevention and mine restoration funds.
And a West Virginia man is now a seminarian, studying in Vatican City to become a Roman Catholic priest. He shares his thoughts on the passing of Pope Francis and his desire to minister a Mountain State parish.
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West Virginia MorningPoor Conditions At A Virginia Supermax Prison And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Red Onion is one of two high-security, supermax prisons in southwestern Virginia. Prisoners say they live in poor conditions and are often placed in solitary confinement for long stretches of time. Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams spoke with reporter Charlotte Rene Woods, who has been covering the story.
And from Mountain Stage, indie supergroup Fantastic Cat recorded this week's Song of the Week “All My Fault” almost a year ago at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston.
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West Virginia MorningAuthor Examines The Kingston Fossil Plant Spill And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, author Jared Sullivan looks at a man-made disaster after a coal ash dam broke just outside of Kingston, Tennessee and the clean-up. For Inside Appalachia, Sullivan spoke with Mason Adams about his book "Valley So Low: One Lawyer's Fight for Justice in the Wake of America's Great Coal Catastrophe.”
Also earlier this month, the Trump administration granted exemptions on new regulations for mercury and other air pollutants to dozens of coal - fired power plants, including three in West Virginia. The Allegheny Front’s Reid Frazier reports the exemptions were supported by the...2025-04-1800 min
West Virginia MorningThe Easter Bunny, Microgrids And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about plans for the end of the 2025 regular legislative session and a special celebration outside the capitol. It is time for children and families to enjoy the inaugural Rhododendron Roll for Easter on Saturday. Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the first lady Denise will attend — along with the Easter Bunny.
Microgrids are one of Morrisey’s top legislative priorities this year. For The Legislature Today, energy reporter Curtis Tate spoke with Kelly Allen of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy to learn more.
Our Song of the Week c...2025-04-1100 min
West Virginia MorningOutgoing UMWA President Talks Legacy And Advocates Discuss Rising Electricity Costs, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Cecil Roberts will step down as president of the United Mine Workers of America in October. Roberts says that in his 30 years at the head of the union, no achievement was more important than saving the health care and pensions of tens of thousands of retired coal miners. He spoke last week with Curtis Tate about that effort and his coming retirement.
And as part of our daily broadcast The Legislature Today, energy reporter Curtis Tate sat down in our studio with Gary Zuckett and Shawn Phillips of West Virginia Citizen Action...2025-04-0800 min
West Virginia MorningBalancing The State Budget And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the 2025 legislative session is winding down, and both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature are working to pass a balanced state budget. News Director Eric Douglas sat down with House Finance Chair Del. Vernon Criss, R-Wood, and House Finance Minority Chair Del. John Williams, D-Monongalia, to discuss the House's proposed budget.
Plus, for this week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage we hear sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell — known together as Larkin Poe — perform “Mockingbird” from their new album Bloom. Their performance on a West Virginia University stage brings us our Song of the Week...2025-04-0400 min
West Virginia MorningLegislation Targets Homelessness And W.Va. Indie Singer Enters Hall Of Fame, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, several cities across West Virginia have implemented camping bans designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping on park benches, in doorways and other public spaces.
A so-called camping ban is making its way through the legislature that would have impacts statewide. Assistant News Director Maria Young sat down with someone very familiar with Margaret O’Neal, president of United Way of Central West Virginia, to get her reaction to House Bill 2382.
Daniel Johnston is one of a handful of artists who will soon be inducted into the West Virginia Music Ha...2025-04-0300 min
West Virginia MorningDiscussing Coal Industry Issues And Appalachian Indie Rock, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we take a look at issues affecting the coal industry, both domestically and abroad. Curtis Tate spoke with Chris Hamilton, president of the West Virginia Coal Association, about the state of the industry.
Plus, a new wave of indie rock has rolled in from the Mountain South, incorporating elements of southern rock and lyrics drawn from Appalachian life. One such group is Fust, a North Carolina band with roots extending to West Virginia. For Inside Appalachia, Mason Adams spoke with Fust singer Aaron Dowdy.
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West Virginia MorningA Growing Tourism Industry And Analyzing The State Budget, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, research from the state suggests more than 21,000 jobs in the tourism and hospitality sector will open annually over the next five years. Randy Yohe spoke with stakeholders in the tourism industry about their work and the anticipated growth.
Meanwhile, members of the West Virginia Legislature are currently reviewing this year's state budget, which allocates money to many of West Virginia's publicly funded agencies and programs. News Director Eric Douglas sat down with Sean O’Leary, senior policy analyst for the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, to discuss the budget from an...2025-03-2600 min
West Virginia MorningCOVID-19’s Lasting Impact In West Virginia And Lawmakers Talk Unique Eastern Panhandle Challenges, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, five years after quarantines were implemented questions remain about the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and who needs the vaccines today. Health Reporter Emily Rice spoke with Dr. Steven Eshenaur, public health officer of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department about COVID-19’s lasting impact in West Virginia.
And West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle is hours from Charleston, but decisions made at the State Capitol still reach the state’s easternmost region. As part of The Legislature Today, Eastern Panhandle Reporter Jack Walker spoke with Delegates Michael Hite and Mike Hornby about their approach to reg...2025-03-1900 min
West Virginia MorningW.Va. Flood Recovery And Energy Stakeholders React To Session, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, it’s been a month since floods ravaged West Virginia’s southern coalfields, resulting in dozens of deaths across three states. As Chris Schulz reports, the long road to recovery is just beginning.
And Monday was Environment Day at the Capitol. As part of our daily broadcast The Legislature Today, energy and environmental reporter Curtis Tate sat down in the Capitol Rotunda with Emmett Pepper of Energy Efficient West Virginia and Lucia Valentine of the West Virginia Environmental Council about legislation they’re following this year.
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West Virginia MorningConsumers Feel The Rising Cost Of Eggs And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, reports indicate the Justice Department is investigating whether big egg producers are price gouging. To gauge how people are feeling about the prices, WITF reporter Rachel McDevitt went to Lancaster County Pennsylvania restaurant The Pancake Farm – where a sign on the door tells customers to expect a dollar-fifty upcharge for any meal that includes eggs.
And our Song of the Week is from a premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage. Joy Clark performs “Tell It To The Wind”, a song written in a moment of gratitude when she was on tour in Waterford, Missis...2025-03-1400 min
West Virginia MorningBracing For Federal Education Cuts And Work To Be Done For Women’s Equality, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, educators across the state are bracing for federal cuts to education and wondering how to meet the new school discipline requirements lawmakers are weighing. Eric Douglas talks with the head of the West Virginia School Board Association.
Also, a look at what the United States Constitution says about women’s rights. Us & Them host Trey Key talks with author Jill Hasday whose new book “We the Men” lays out an unfinished agenda for women’s equality.
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West Virginia MorningPreserving History With The Mardi Gras Of Appalachia And Legislative Action On Foster Care Issues, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, current weather seems to indicate that old man winter might be gone. That may be due to burning his effigy in Helvetia, WV at last week’s annual Fasnacht celebration. Randy Yohe takes us to the remote Randolph County Swiss enclave, where preserving history has become the Mardi Gras of Appalachia.
And earlier this week, multiple bills related to foster care and adoption are winding their way through the two chambers at the Capitol. Maria Young spoke with Jaycie Bias, executive director of the West Virginia Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Parents Network, and Ra...2025-03-1200 min
West Virginia MorningNew Human Services Secretary Discusses Child Welfare And Effect Of Federal Cuts Are Felt At Mammoth Cave, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the federal government has begun firing federal workers at National Parks across the country. WKU Public Radio reporter Derek Parham reports Mammoth Cave National Park in neighboring southern Kentucky is just one of the sites already feeling the effects of those sweeping measures. This story was produced as part of the Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom. A collaboration between NPR and several public radio stations in West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.
And for The Legislature Today, health reporter Emily Rice sat down with West Virginia’s new Secretary of the Department of Human Services, Al...2025-03-1100 min
West Virginia MorningSpay & Neuter Programs Need State Support And Reporters Discuss A Statewide Camping Ban, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, it is estimated that the state had more than 118,000 stray cats. Many advocates say spaying and neutering pets is key to reducing pet overpopulation. But spay and neuter procedures can be costly, which is why the state has stepped in to help finance them. Jack Walker reports that lawmakers are looking to strengthen spay and neuter access once again.
And at the end of each week during the legislative session, our reporters get together to discuss some of the major issues they covered on The Legislature Today. We often invite a reporter...2025-03-1000 min
West Virginia WeekFederal Cuts Protest, Debate Over Arming Teachers, And Searching For The Next Cryptid, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we hear from West Virginians protesting federal cuts to staffing and funds. Plus, we’ll look at legislation to arm teachers in classrooms across the state and have reaction to the dismissal of a long-standing lawsuit against West Virginia’s child welfare system, and if you have a cryptid story to share, the West Virginia Folklife Center wants to hear from you!
Maria Young is our host this week. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert.
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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 MorningExamining Election Bills And Protesting For DEI Programs, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the West Virginia Legislature is currently reviewing several bills pertaining to voting and elections in the state. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Deak Kersey, the chief deputy secretary of state, to discuss the impact this legislation would have.
Plus, amid federal and state crackdowns on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, students at Marshall University gathered to protest on their campus. Randy Yohe reports.
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West Virginia MorningBird Flu Brings Risks And Appalachian Folklore Inspires Zine, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the spread of bird flu brings risks to wildlife, pets and even people, especially farm workers and hunters. Pittsburgh-based environmental public radio program The Allegheny Front brings us their latest story on the virus.
Plus, almost everybody has heard of the Mothman, West Virginia’s best known cryptid. But the state has plenty of others, including Veggie Man. Veggie Man helped inspire an upcoming Zine from the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University. Bill Lynch spoke with the center’s director, Lydia Warren, about Veggie man and...2025-03-0300 min
West Virginia MorningCommittee Chairs Focus On Budget, Foster Care And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
Updated on Wednesday, March. 5, 2025 at 9:40 a.m.
On this West Virginia Morning, two committee chairs: Del. Adam Burkhammer, the chair of House Human Services, and Sen. Jason Barrett, the chair of Senate Finance spoke with Curtis Tate on Thursday's episode of The Legislature Today. They spoke about the most pressing issues in their committees, including foster care and the state budget. Here’s a portion of that interview.
And our Song of the Week is by Hugh Masekela, the South African trumpeter and activist who performed the popular anti-apartheid song “Bring Him Back Home” (referring to Nel...2025-02-2800 min
West Virginia MorningCommittee Chairs Focus On Discipline And Adjusting After Dream Federal Job Cut, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, school discipline has been a key legislative issue for several years. As legislators consider that and other bills that could impact education across the state, West Virginia Public Broadcasting News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Sen. Amy Grady of Mason County and Del. Joe Ellington of Mercer County, chairs of the Education committees in their respective chambers, at the capitol for The Legislature Today.
And a 24-year-old West Virginia native in the early days of what she describes as a dream job was among 1,000 National Park Service workers fired this month, part...2025-02-2600 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 MorningHanshaw Outlines Legislative Priorities And The Cultural Importance Of Hair Salons, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw sat down with Eric Douglas to discuss some of the issues that will come before the legislature this session like education, PEIA and the foster care system. This is an excerpt from that interview for The Legislature Today.
And there are places we go besides home or work that can play an important role in who we are and how we live. These Third Places are where people get together and connect. This week, Inside Appalachia explores an important third place found in most Black communities – the hair sa...2025-02-2100 min
West Virginia MorningVoters React To Filling Of 91st District Seat And A Discussion Of Certificate Of Need, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the state legislature is proposing removing the state's certificate of need for healthcare providers. Health Reporter Emily Rice sat down with Jim Kauffman, president and CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association, and Jessica Dobrinsky, chief of staff and Certificate of Need policy expert at the Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy, yesterday to talk about the potential change and how it could impact patients.
And this year’s legislative session is already underway, but a partisan tug of war still hasn't been resolved. It's over who should fill the 91st district se...2025-02-2000 min
West Virginia MorningSenate President Discusses Legislative Priorities And How Federal Cuts Could Affect Local Schools, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, new Senate President Randy Smith, R-Preston, spoke with news director Eric Douglas for The Legislature Today on Tuesday. They discussed Smith's legislative priorities, including economic development and broadband issues.
And amidst the cuts being made to federal programs, Kelly Allen, executive director of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, spoke with Chris Schulz about what cuts to the Department of Education would mean for local schools.
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West Virginia MorningDemocrats Respond To Morrisey’s Speech And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we check in with two Democratic lawmakers to discuss the minority party's response to Gov. Patrick Morrisey's state of the state speech Wednesday.
To kick off our show The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, and Del. Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell in the State Capitol rotunda.
Plus, our encore broadcast of Mountain Stage this week comes from the lively blues and soul band Southern Avenue. The Grammy-nominated, Memphis-based band's track “So Much Love” is set to appear on their forthcoming album Family, and also marks our...2025-02-1400 min
West Virginia MorningThe State Of The State Plus Housing Infrastructure Woes, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we recap Gov. Patrick Morrisey's state of the state address, delivered to members of the West Virginia Legislature Wednesday evening for the first day of this year's legislative session. Morrisey talked about his plans for the state, many of which will require the support of state legislators. Briana Heaney has the story.
Also in this episode, Appalachia boasts some of the nation’s highest homeownership rates. However, much of that housing is old and needs repair. In the latest episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay learns about a housing crisis we do...2025-02-1300 min
West Virginia MorningSnow Day Safety And Coal For Data Centers, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we reflect on a start of the year that brought snow days and bitter cold, keeping West Virginia students home for days at a time. School cancelation concerns are far from over, so Chris Schulz tells us how schools prepare for snow days and their impact on students.
Plus, Pittsburgh-based public radio program The Allegheny Front reports on environmental news. They recently reported on a potential resurgence of coal usage for data centers and artificial intelligence.
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West Virginia MorningDEI At Marshall University And The State Budget’s Future, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the rollout of federal policies targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs has affected colleges nationwide, including Marshall University. As Randy Yohe reports, the Huntington university's president says the campus is making strides to balance student, faculty and staff needs with state and federal executive orders.
Plus, West Virginia’s budget is facing a turning point. After years of tax cuts, federal funds for many social services are set to expire, and the legislature will have to adapt to Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s new budget proposals. Caelan Bailey sat down with those who have...2025-02-1100 min
West Virginia MorningFostering A Cultural Identity At Camp And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Affrilachian writer Norman Jordan was a prominent voice in the Black Arts movement before his death in 2015. From the latest episode of Inside Appalachia, Folkways reporter Traci Phillips visited the Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy camp last summer.
And our Song of the Week comes from Stephane Wrembel's fifth album Origins. He's joined by Josh Kaye, Ari Folman-Cohen and Nick Anderson performing “Bistro Fada,” which became the theme song for Woody Allen’s 2011 Oscar-winning film, Midnight in Paris.
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West Virginia MorningVolunteers Count The Homeless And A Son’s Release From Captivity This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, thousands of volunteers and advocates across the country come together on a single night in January every year to count people experiencing homelessness. As Chris Schulz reports, that can mean quite a lot of legwork in the Mountain State.
And West Virginia native Aaron Logan is one of six Americans recently released from imprisonment in Venezuela. Reporter Maria Young spoke with his father, Steve Logan of Charleston, about his son’s captivity and efforts to bring him home.
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West Virginia MorningUncertain Future For Low Barrier Shelter And School System Saves With Solar, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Huntington’s low barrier homeless shelter stayed at full capacity during last month’s cold snap. The shelter director says the facility - with its limited restrictions - is unique in West Virginia but now facing an uncertain future.
And as electricity bills have increased in West Virginia, one school district hopes to generate savings with solar panels placed on school rooftops. Reporter Curtis Tate went to Wayne County to take a look.
Also in this episode, six Americans were released from jail in Venezuela over the weekend, including a form...2025-02-0400 min
West Virginia MorningState Scores Low On Smoking Cessation And Researching The East Palestine Derailment, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the American Lung Association has released its annual “State of Tobacco Control” report and West Virginia again earned failing grades. Health reporter Emily Rice spoke with Dr. Robert Heron, a General Thoracic Surgeon at WVU Hospital about the health implications of long-term tobacco use.
And two years since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, and industrial chemicals contaminated the community and made hundreds of residents sick. Many have since tried to put this incident behind them, but some still worry about future health impacts. The Allegheny Front’s Julie Grant...2025-02-0300 min
West Virginia MorningCold Weather Shelters And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Mountain State is coming out of a deep freeze, but winter is far from over. Cold weather and the potential for more snow lingers.
Across the state, resources for those who find themselves outside or without heat are limited. As Chris Schulz reports, grassroots efforts are emerging to help keep neighbors safe.
Also in this episode, Ruthie Foster is no stranger to the stage, performing blues and folk songs nationwide over the years. The three-time Grammy Award nominee has even brought her talents to the Mountain State, performing at...2025-01-3100 min
West Virginia MorningFoster Care Crises And Inflation Worries, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, News Director Eric Douglas discusses the state of West Virginia's foster care system with Erica Peterson, editor at large for Mountain State Spotlight. This week, the nonprofit newsroom is publishing Peterson's three-part investigation into the state's foster care crisis.
Meanwhile, the inflation rate has dropped in recent years, but remains a concern for many Americans. John McGary with WEKU asked Kentucky residents about their thoughts on inflation with a new administration in Washington.
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West Virginia MorningA Change In W.Va.’s Congressional Powers And A Music Festival For Recovery, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia’s congressional delegation has changed significantly since the election. Curtis Tate spoke with Sam Workman, director of the Institute for Policy Research and Public Affairs at West Virginia University, about what the changes mean for the state.
And the Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom is a collaboration between NPR and several public radio stations in West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. Shepherd Snyder spoke with residents of rural communities and small towns in Eastern Kentucky about their thoughts on proposed tariffs from the Trump administration.
Also in this episode, Healing Appalachia is...2025-01-2700 min
West Virginia MorningHoning Storytelling Skills And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, James Froemel's journey into storytelling has taken a lifetime; from reciting Emily Dickinson in sixth grade to winning the Vandalia Gathering’s Liar’s Competition in West Virginia. From the latest episode of Inside Appalachia, Folkways reporter Margaret McLeod Leef spoke with Froemel about telling tales.
And our Song of the Week is “A Place Called Home” by Ohio University alum and Nashville singer-songwriter Kim Richey, from her 2002 album “Rise.”
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West Virginia MorningHelping The Homeless With Services And Abortion Bans Pit State Against State, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, homelessness is on the rise in West Virginia as cities consider camping and panhandling bans. In Charleston, reporter Caelan Bailey checks in with providers about the support services in the state’s capital.
And from the next episode of Us & Them, new legislative agendas and legal maneuvering are the latest chapter in the nation’s abortion battle. Host Trey Kay learns how inconsistent abortion laws pit states against each other.
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West Virginia MorningStaying Safe In Extreme Cold And Taking Precautions Against Coyotes, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the combination of bitterly cold temperatures and lingering snow on the ground is dangerous for anyone who finds themselves outside for an extended amount of time. Reporter Chris Schulz spoke with Amber Ziese, a registered nurse and assistant professor at West Virginia University, about what to look out for and how to stay safe.
And some Morgan County residents say they’ve gotten used to hearing the howls of coyotes at night, but the canine species only migrated to the East Coast and West Virginia in the 1970s and have grown in po...2025-01-2200 min
West Virginia MorningLearning From California Wildfires And Local Impact Of Trump’s Cabinet, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, some of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees who will affect West Virginia’s interests are flying a bit under the radar. Marshall University associate professor of political science Marybeth Beller spoke with Randy Yohe on her analysis of four Trump cabinet hopefuls and their potential relationship to the Mountain State.
And Los Angeles, California has been under siege from wildfires that have burned out tens of thousands of acres and claimed dozens of lives. Wildfires are common in California –and to our region. But they seem to be getting worse. Inside Appala...2025-01-2100 min
West Virginia MorningInnovating Finnish Desserts And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a West Virginia baker has a new twist on the classic cinnamon bun that borrows from her Finnish family bread recipe. Folkways reporter Zack Harold has the story.
Plus, our Mountain Stage Song of the Week is “Hey, Hey” by Sam Weber, a songwriter known for his distinctive style that blends elements of folk, rock, and Americana. Weber performed it on the campus of West Virginia University at the Canady Creative Arts Center.
Also in this episode, we hear about efforts to connect Appalachian farmers with state and federal resources avai...2025-01-1700 min
West Virginia MorningLearning To ID Local Trees And Creating Evergreen Fish Habitats This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, with the holiday season come and gone, thousands of Christmas trees will be mulched or taken to the landfill. A program from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources aims to give our old decorations new life in local lakes and reservoirs.
And the latest from Pittsburgh-based environmental public radio program The Allegheny Front looks at learning to identify trees around us.
Also, in this episode, the West Virginia Democratic Party plans to sue over who gets to fill an open seat in the House of Delegates.
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West Virginia MorningMorrisey Gets Inaugurated And A Historic Building Gets Repurposed, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we look back at Monday's inauguration, and the start of a new state executive government. Statehouse Reporter Caelan Bailey was in attendance, and reports on the swearing in of West Virginia's new governor, Patrick Morrisey.
Plus, a historic building in Shepherdstown has served many purposes over the centuries. As Jack Walker reports, it found a new role in the community last month.
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West Virginia MorningMaking A Living From Folk Music And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, folk music isn’t the easiest way to make a living, but Appalachia is full of talented musicians. For this week’s Inside Appalachia, host Mason Adams spoke with a few at the MidMountain Arts Collective in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
And our Mountain Stage Song of the Week comes from Ed Snodderly, who performed “Gone with Gone and Long Time,” accompanied by the Mountain Stage Band and Lisa Pattison on fiddle and vocals.
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West Virginia MorningProtecting The Hellbender Salamander And Holiday Sustainability, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the Eastern Hellbender Salamander as endangered. Curtis Tate spoke with Than Hitt, senior scientist with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition about the Hellbender’s habitat in Appalachia.
And the holiday season is coming to an end, but some of its leftovers are still hanging around. Amy White, director of sustainability at Marshall University, spoke to Chris Schulz about conscientious ways of cleaning up after the festivities, as well as green tips for next year.
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West Virginia MorningVisualizing New Year’s Resolutions And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, New Year’s resolutions can be easy to forget, but some find that a visual reminder of these yearly goals helps with follow-through. Reporter Jack Walker visited a crafting event in Shepherdstown where folks assembled handmade collages to represent their new-year aspirations.
And our Song of the Week comes from Sarah Jarosz. In her third appearance on Mountain Stage, she performs “Good at What I Do” from her 2024 release, Polaroid Lovers.
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West Virginia MorningEnjoying Winter Vegetables And Celebrating Kwanzaa, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, you don’t have to wait for spring for farm-to-table dinners featuring locally grown produce. Matt Welsch, the executive chef of West Virginia State Parks, spoke with Maria Young about a new dinner series at some of the state's most iconic and naturally beautiful sites.
And for the past 60 years, Kwanzaa has celebrated African American culture for the week between Christmas and the New Year. January 1 was the final day of Kwanza festivities. Javier McCoy, interim director of the West Virginia University Center for Black Culture, sat down with Chris Schulz to tal...2025-01-0200 min
West Virginia MorningListening To Bridge The Divide And A Special Reading Of A Holiday Classic, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, host Trey Kay explores some of our most vexing questions in the end of year episode of Us & Them. He leans across the divide and uses one of the last bridges we have left in this splintered world - careful listening.
And in honor of the season, the staff at West Virginia Public Broadcasting has read the poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas", better known as “Twas the night before Christmas,” from the first line.
West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for...2024-12-2300 minWest Virginia WeekAn Earthquake, A New Attorney General And The First Lady Of Gospel, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, whoa, was that an earthquake? We’ll speak to a geologist about an earth-shaking event around Huntington. We’ll catch up with the state’s health officer as he leaves his post. And we’ll ask West Virginia’s incoming attorney general about his priorities for the office.
We’ll also hear the latest on a controversial water bottling plant proposed for Jefferson County. We’ll remember West Virginia’s first lady of gospel, and we’ll see why Google has asked to participate in a case before the West Virginia Public Service Commission...2024-12-2100 min
West Virginia MorningIncoming AG Talks Plans For Administration And Remembering Christmas On USS W.Va., This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia’s Auditor J.B. McCuskey will become the state’s Attorney General in January. Statehouse reporter Caelan Bailey spoke with McCuskey about his career as a lawyer and delegate, and priorities for the incoming administration, and how he plans to follow the legacy of outgoing Attorney General and Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey.
And Christmas can be particularly difficult for those deployed away from home while serving in the military. Archival material shows how the Navy made the holiday special during the Great Depression — with a West Virginia connection.
West Virgin...2024-12-1900 min
West Virginia MorningState Health Officer Discusses Legacy And W.Va’s Seismic Activity, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, after two years as West Virginia’s State Health Officer and four years working to improve the state’s health through the government, Dr. Matthew Christiansen resigned on Friday, Dec. 13. He spoke with health reporter, Emily Rice about his time in state government and what the future may hold.
And earthquakes are relatively infrequent in West Virginia, but one on Monday was strong enough to be felt in the Huntington area. Curtis Tate spoke with Tom Pratt, a U.S. Geological Survey research geophysicist, about seismic activity in the region.
Also...2024-12-1800 min
West Virginia MorningDiscussing Homelessness And Looking At The Coal Industry, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, addressing homelessness is a growing challenge throughout West Virginia. Huntington, the state’s second largest city, is no exception. Randy Yohe discussed the problems and solutions with Huntington mayor-elect Patrick Farrell, who listed tackling homelessness as a key component of his campaign platform.
And we look at the state's coal industry, including lagging use at power plants, a new black lung rule and a pollution lawsuit.
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West Virginia MorningThe Incoming State Government And Buying Used Tech For A Green Holiday, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia's legislature has a Republican Supermajority. The Senate has the highest percentage of Republicans of any state legislative chamber in the nation. Briana Heaney sat down with political science professors and legislators to discuss the impacts of the state’s supermajority.And state Treasurer Riley Moore was elected to the US House of Representatives in November and was recently appointment to the appropriations committee.
Also, in this episode, the latest story from the Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Front reports on reducing your carbon footprint by buying refurbished tech.
West Vi...2024-12-1600 minWest Virginia WeekCaucus Chaos, Panhandle Protests And Holler Humor, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we recap a chaotic week at the State Capitol. Republican lawmakers nominated Sen. Randy Smith, R-Tucker, as president of the West Virginia Senate on Sunday.
But in a meeting of the state’s Republican caucus, conflict arose surrounding a newly elected lawmaker, incoming Del. Joseph De Soto of Berkeley County. After De Soto allegedly made death threats against his fellow delegates, the would-be legislator faces felony charges.
Meanwhile, residents of West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle have turned to grassroots activism, with aims of blocking or reforming plans for a water bott...2024-12-1400 min
West Virginia MorningAppalachian Memes And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about two Appalachian artists taking holler humor to the digital realm. Plus, indie rock and folk group Blitzen Trapper brings us this week's Mountain Stage Song of the Week.
West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content.
Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Appalachia Health News is a project of West Virginia Public Broadcasting with support from Marshall Health.
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West Virginia MorningCompanies Cut Carbon Footprint And Teachers Seek Help, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, steel is a cornerstone of contemporary manufacturing and construction, going into everything from washing machines to buildings. But steel production produces 10 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions, which fast-tracks global warming.
Some Swedish companies are working to cut steel's carbon footprint almost entirely. Reid Frazer traveled to see this transition first hand for Pennsylvania-based environmental newsroom The Allegheny Front.
Plus, a group of preschool and elementary school teachers visited the State Capitol Monday and recounted difficult experiences of students acting violently against school staff. As Randy Yohe reports, they are...2024-12-1100 min
West Virginia MorningLocal Development Pushback And Manchin’s Court Reform Proposal, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from residents of a quaint Jefferson County community organizing against the construction of a local water bottling plant.
Plus, we learn about a piece of legislation that Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., has proposed in the United States Senate to put term limits on U.S. Supreme Court justices.
West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content.
Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
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West Virginia MorningA Culinary Cohort And A Unique Approach To Help A Struggling Population, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a neighboring state tries a unique but controversial approach to address its homeless population, and a West Virginia celebrity chef helps launch a culinary training program for those in recovery or looking for a reset on life.
West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content.
Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Appalachia Health News is a project of West Virginia Public Broadcasting with support from Marshall He...2024-12-0900 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.”
West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content.
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West Virginia MorningFrustrated Flooding Funding And Drought’s Effect On Christmas Trees, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia’s flood risk remains high as state funds remain stuck.
Also in this episode, unusually dry weather this year has caused concerns about low drinking water levels and crop losses. The Allegheny Front’s Julie Grant wanted to see how the drought has affected one of this season’s most popular agricultural products: Christmas trees.
West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content.
Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Jou...2024-12-0500 minWest Virginia WeekElection Results and Drought Conditions, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, Jim Justice, the state’s two-term Republican governor, won a decisive victory in the race for the U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s general election. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia’s three-term attorney general, won the governorship, continuing a conservative shift in state leadership.
Meanwhile, parts of West Virginia have been experiencing drought conditions, with the Department of Forestry fighting 82 wildfires in the southern coalfields this week. Also, West Virginians can apply for assistance covering home heating costs for the upcoming winter months.
Emily Rice is our host this week. Our theme...2024-11-0900 minWest Virginia WeekElection Education And A New Way To Surrender Firearms, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week we will hear about voter education, rural health care, and this year's fire season.
Jack Walker takes us to an event that gives gun owners a creative way to surrender their firearms.
Plus, we will learn how classrooms are incorporating the election into their curriculum.
Briana Heaney is our host this week. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert.
West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast from West Virginia Public Broadcasting that looks back at the major news of the week. This podcast features rotating hosts...2024-10-2600 minWest Virginia WeekA Second Special Session, Hurricane Helene’s Aftermath and Repurposed Power Plants, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we start with the legislature’s second special session of the year. The Governor’s original call for this special session prioritized childcare tax credits and cutting the income tax by 5 percent, but once lawmakers gaveled in, discussions quickly devolved.
Statehouse Reporter, Caelan Bailey will tell us about one measure on nuclear regulations that passed with the smallest margin of 73 yeas out of 91 votes cast.
Plus, we’ll hear about the devastation in the southeast from Hurricane Helene and how West Virginia’s National Guard will help recovery efforts.
Also...2024-10-0500 minWest Virginia WeekActing Anecdotes, Declining Overdoses And Child Care Chaos, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we look back at the life of renowned actor James Earl Jones, who died this month at age 93. Jones was a cast member in the 1987 John Sayles film “Matewan,” shot in Thurmond, West Virginia.
Reporter Curtis Tate spoke to David Wohl, who invited Jones to speak to his acting class at West Virginia State University decades before his passing.
Plus, we’ll hear some good news about the overdose rate from public health issues, concerns over how to address a growing child care crisis and the latest on keeping students focuse...2024-09-2800 minWest Virginia WeekJon McBride, A World War II Veteran And Drought-Resistant Farming, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we look back at the life of Jon McBride, the first astronaut from West Virginia to travel to space.
Plus, we hear about the life of Private First Class Mose Vance of McDowell County. At age 21, the West Virginia native died in action during World War II. Eighty years later, he’s finally receiving a proper burial.
We’ll also dive into drought-resistant farming tips and the state of West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship.
Jack Walker is our host this week. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert.
2024-08-1100 minWest Virginia WeekNative American History, Navigating The Drought And A Look At A Local HIV Outbreak This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we hear the traditional sounds of indigenous cultures as a West Virginia museum explores local Native American history.
We talk to a dietician about navigating food and diet information on social media and speak with farmers in the Eastern Panhandle as they navigate an ongoing drought.
We also hear about Charleston’s HIV outbreak in the first installment of a joint series between West Virginia Public Broadcasting and the Global Health Reporting Center, supported by the Pulitzer Center.
Chris Schulz is our host this week. Our theme music is by...2024-08-0400 minWest Virginia WeekA Capitol Mural Controversy, Chronic Absenteeism And Two Years Post-Roe, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we mark two years since the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which protected access to abortion nationally. We discuss what women are doing now.
This week also marked the 50-year anniversary of a heated debate over whether the Kanawha County Board of Education should adopt new, multicultural language arts textbooks. Trey Kay, host of West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s podcast Us & Them, reflects on the controversy and his journey reporting on it.
Plus, we’ll hear about concerns over an unexpected figure popping up in a mural at t...2024-06-2900 minWest Virginia WeekLawmakers Return To The Capitol, A Child Neglect Case And Pipeline Safety, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, lawmakers returned to the capitol for interim committee meetings and a special session of the West Virginia Legislature. We’ll talk about some of the policy decisions lawmakers made.
Plus, we’ll look at updates on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the latest news for a Charleston postal facility and a case of neglect that led to the death of a Boone County teenager. Finally, we’ll dive into a West Virginia bike race, and we'll learn how funding changes are affecting housing shelters across the Mountain State.
Jack Walker is our ho...2024-05-2500 minWest Virginia WeekThe Primary Election, Raw Milk And Child Nutrition, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, West Virginians went to the polls for primaries to decide some national and local issues. We’ll talk about the results of some of Tuesday’s elections and hear from some voters.
We’ll dive into the soon-to-be legal raw milk trade. West Virginians will be able to purchase raw milk, as long as it is properly labeled. But that might come with a risk.
We’ll also learn about a demonstration at West Virginia University (WVU) calling for the university to disclose investments in and ultimately divest from Israel over the wa...2024-05-1800 minWest Virginia WeekSawmills, Storm Fund Squabbles And The Solar Eclipse, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, West Virginia residents were united by Monday’s solar eclipse, spreading out across college campuses and community parks to observe the astronomical event.
Meanwhile, decision-making over last week’s storms has proven more divisive among state officials.
We’ll dive into these topics, plus changes to a pair of West Virginia sawmills, how Muslim residents celebrated the end of Ramadan, and the much-anticipated return of the American chestnut to Appalachia.
Jack Walker is our host this week. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert.
West Virginia Week i...2024-04-1300 minWest Virginia Week2024 State Legislative Session Nears Its Close, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, the 2024 West Virginia Legislative session is wrapping up. Saturday, March 9 is the final day state lawmakers can consider bills during this regular session. We bring you conversations with members of the House of Delegates and Senate who look back at the last 60 days — and ahead.
We also bring you conversations from our new student reporter program, and we hear from our statehouse reporters who share what they’ve been watching this session.
Finally, we’ll hear from a professor who helps us understand our vaccination laws in West Virginia.
Liz...2024-03-0900 minWest Virginia WeekResources For Children And Looking At The Legislature, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we began with Child Advocacy Day at the Capitol where lawmakers learned about resources available to the state’s children. Also, we hear from a new survey that shows teachers are increasingly likely to leave the profession in West Virginia. And, we listen to legislative leaders discuss their thoughts on the 2024 West Virginia Legislative session.
Emily Rice is our host this week. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert.
West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State. It's produced with help fro...2024-01-2000 minWest Virginia WeekTiny Homes, The Water Crisis And The State Of The State, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we began with interim meetings of the West Virginia Legislature and then the 2024 regular session kicked off on Wednesday along with Gov. Jim Justice's final State of the State Address.
We hear about a new program to build tiny homes for kids aging out of the foster care system and a look back at the West Virginia Water Crisis. There are also stories about Appalachian Power’s request to bill customers for an extra $231 million, and we have the minority response to the governor.
News Director Eric Douglas is our host...2024-01-1300 min
The Legislature TodayPrimary Election Candidate Filing And Health-Focused New Year’s Resolutions, This West Virginia
On this West Virginia Morning, we’ve heard political campaign rhetoric for a while now, but as of Monday, West Virginia’s official candidate filing period is now underway. Candidates for local, state and federal offices can file for the May 14 Primary Election until midnight on Saturday, Jan. 27. As Randy Yohe discovered, the decision to run for political office comes with rules, responsibilities – and reflection.
Also, in this show, many people plan to start a diet as their New Year’s resolution, but studies have shown that restrictive diets have high rates of failure. Chris Schulz spoke with regi...2024-01-1000 minWest Virginia WeekW.Va.’s Christmas Train, Improving Air Traffic Security And Blessing Same Sex Couples, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we learned about the latest U.S. Census and what it means for West Virginia’s population. We also heard about a big shift coming in how the country gets its electricity, and we learned about the Pope’s decision to formally give his approval for priests to bless same-sex couples.
We also discovered how students can benefit from mental and physical activities over the holidays, and we explored new research that aims to help air traffic control become safer and more reliable.
Finally, we got to experience a ride on t...2023-12-2300 min
We Have Hope55. Raising the Bar for West Virginia’s Education with Heidi TreuWe’re excited to have Heidi Treu back on the show with us today! Heidi is the co-founder and executive Director of West Virginia Academy, West Virginia's first tuition-free wraparound community school.In just its 2nd year, West Virginia Academy was announced as a finalist for the prestigious 2023 Yass Prize Award for education. The Yass Prize rewards programs that are sustainable, transformational, outstanding, and permissionless, and finalists were selected based on a rigorous assessment involving an initial application, multiple interviews, a site visit, and participation in several workshops and conferences held in Cleveland, Miami, New Y...2023-12-1932 minWest Virginia WeekManchin Isn’t Seeking Reelection And WVPB Remembers Woody Williams In New Documentary, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced Thursday he will not seek reelection to the United States Senate.
Also this week, state agencies partnered with the FBI to conduct antisemitism training for law enforcement, a settlement in a lawsuit alleging inhumane jailhouse treatment is pending, Breeze Airways has added a new route to its service from West Virginia’s Charleston International Yeager Airport, and the West Virginia Board of Education issued a state of emergency for Special Education Services in Hampshire County Schools.
Finally, thousands gathered at the state Ca...2023-11-1100 minWest Virginia WeekChildren’s Health And Education, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, October interim meetings of the West Virginia Legislature kicked off in Charleston. Children’s health and education continue to be in the spotlight with state leaders discussing everything from school discipline to childhood literacy. And we have more on the conditions inside West Virginia jails and prisons.
Also, thrill seekers from across the world are gathering at the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville for the annual Bridge Day event this weekend.
And we hear how the end of pandemic-era benefits will affect child care costs and quality, the Black In...2023-10-2100 minWest Virginia WeekFriends Across The Political Divide And Keeping The Nations Voter Rolls Clean, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, mental health continues to be in the spotlight with federal funds set aside to help finance multiple West Virginia programs. We’ll also hear statistics from the recent mass distribution of the lifesaving Naloxone drug. And, more on West Virginia University and how faculty and students continue to grapple with widespread funding cuts.
There's also good news for customers of Mountaineer Gas who can expect to see lower bills, and there's new efforts to expand green technology in the state.
We’ll also hear feature stories about science fiction and technol...2023-10-1400 minWest Virginia WeekStories Of Abortion Deserts, Floods, WVU And 9/11 On This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, our news coverage was dominated by stories from West Virginia’s legislative interim meetings at the beginning of the week and the West Virginia University (WVU) Board of Governors at the end.
We also remembered where we were and how it felt on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
There were several other stories as well, including two more installments in our "Help Wanted" series about workforce issues in the state.
News Director Eric Douglas is our host this week.
West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that...2023-09-1600 minWe Have Hope36. A Look Inside West Virginia Academy: West Virginia’s First Public Charter SchoolIn today’s episode, we are sitting down with Heidi Treu, executive director and founder of West Virginia Academy. West Virginia Academy is West Virginia’s first charter school.After moving to West Virginia, Heidi & her husband started their children in public school. One year into their public education, it was apparent to the parents that their children were not thriving in this environment. The Treu’s made the decision to pull their children from public school and homeschool them. After a year of homeschool, they decided to give public school another chance, and once again w...2023-05-0243 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastBest of 2022: High Mark West Virginia - Keeping Health the PriorityFor the remainder of the year we're bringing you a few of our most popular episodes from this past year. Please enjoy our previous interview with James L. Fawcett, president of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia. Sponsored by: Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV2022-12-2949 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastVolunteer West Virginia: Empowering Communities and Making a DifferenceHawley Carlson is the Executive Director of Volunteer West Virginia, the state's commission on service and volunteerism. Volunteer West Virginia is a small state agency that promotes and supports AmeriCorps, disaster preparedness, and volunteerism. Hawley has a Master's of Public Administration and over 15 years in the nonprofit and government administration field. She believes in empowering communities and people to make change. You can find her on weekends in the beautiful West Virginia outdoors. Volunteer West Virginia: https://volunteer.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark West Virginia | Freedom Kia...2022-11-1730 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastHigh Mark West Virginia: Keeping Health the Priorityames L. Fawcett is president of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, which serves approximately 300,000 members through the company’s health care benefits business as well as a comparable number of additional members through the national BlueCard® program. Based in Parkersburg, Mr. Fawcett is responsible for all West Virginia market functions. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia serves approximately 246,000 members through the company’s health care benefits business and hundreds of thousands of additional members through the BlueCard® program. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of West Virginia holds the largest share of the commercial market, and mo...2022-10-2749 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastHuntington Bank: Making a DifferenceChad Prather is president of Huntington National Bank’s West Virginia Region. Prather leads their diverse team of financial service professionals who are committed to serving consumers, businesses and communities across West Virginia. Prather joined Huntington in 2006 and has held a variety of progressive positions in business and commercial banking. He was named regional president in 2018, becoming the youngest regional president in the company’s history. Prather is active in the community - serving as a board member for Leadership WV, Mountaineer Food Bank, West Virginia Bankers Association, the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Hott Brown Foun...2022-07-1444 min
Inside AppalachiaWilliam Turner’s Book Wins Weatherford Award, And Foster Care In West Virginia Is Still Broken, As Lawmakers Fail To Pass New Legislation
The downturn of coal in Harlan County, Kentucky has led to an exodus of Black residents in search of work. This week on Inside Appalachia, we listen back to our conversation with William Turner, whose book about growing up in a vibrant Black community in eastern Kentucky just won the Weatherford Award for nonfiction from the Appalachian Studies Association.
We’ll also give another listen to a conversation we did last year with reporters with Mountain State Spotlight and GroundTruth, about West Virginia’s foster care system. We’ll hear from reporters Amelia Ferrell Knisely and Molly Born ab...2022-03-3151 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastSellaro’s Overhead Door Service: West Virginia’s Garage Door ExpertsWest Virginia's garage door expert, Anthony Sellaro, was destined for West Virginia glory. With the help of his two brothers, John and James, the three of them started Sellaro Overhead Door Service in 1986. Born in Morgantown, Sellaro holds a Bachelor of Science from West Virginia University in Personnel Management and has previous working experience in the grocery industry. The company masterfully repairs and installs residential and corporate garage doors. Heard around North Central West Virginia is that you count on Sellaro's to do the job right the first time.2022-03-3135 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastGrindstone Coffeeology: West Virginia Coffee From Down UnderAn architect by trade, Brendan Fenn, has been living out his 'happy retirement' owning and operating Grindstone Coffeeology. Fenn and his family are from a land "down under." They relocated from Australia to Huntington, West Virginia, in August of 2015. Although the move was part of his previous occupation, it didn't take Fenn long to begin pursuing his longtime dream of owning a coffee company.2022-03-1046 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastBig Timber Brewing: West Virginia’s Beer CompanyIn the heart of Appalachia is everyone’s favorite brewery. Big Timber Brewing Company, located in Elkins, West Virginia, started as a dream ––but after seven years of reality, co-founder, Ashley Kwasniewski, is still as giddy as ever. After high school, Kwasniewski, a recreationist, traveled before eventually settling in Missoula, Montana. Upon her arrival in the Montana mountains, she met her husband and eventual business partner, Matt Kwasniewski. The duo immediately got to work on their vision to operate a successful brewing company.2022-02-2436 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastWest Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League: Mountain Biking For AllCassie Smith lives in Morgantown, West Virginia, and has been an avid mountain biker for almost three decades. As the West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League Director, her passion has become her vocation. The West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League is a 501(c)(3) and one of 31 other leagues across the country. Each league exists to develop youth (middle and high school) and build strong bodies, strong minds, and strong character in student-athletes.2022-02-1741 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastShine Consulting: Putting the Shine Back Into West VirginiaLaura Seybold is on a mission to recover what makes West Virginia “shine.” In 2019, she founded Shine Consulting, LLC, which focuses on developing an organization’s best asset – its people. Fascinated by Economics, Seybold obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Wright State University and an Executive MBA from West Virginia University. Equally fascinated by people, Laura spent 20 years in the talent industry working with several start-ups and Fortune 200s. She recently served as the Head of Global Talent Development at Viatris, formerly known as Mylan Pharmaceuticals.2022-02-1043 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastSilver Market Company: Proudly Made in West VirginiaIn 2015, Kelsi Boyd searched for locally sourced and cleaner alternatives to traditional Big Box soap and skincare products. Living in Mason County (WV) at the time, she either had to commute to find them or get creative. Choosing the latter, the Silver Market Company was born. Through a series of video watching and trial experimentation, Boyd began to manufacture and gift to friends and family sustainable and plant-based skincare products -- products that she is proud to say are "made in West Virginia."2022-02-0346 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastSugar Bear’s Fun Shop: West Virginia Toy Store on SugarNicole opened Sugar Bear's Fun Shop in 2019 in her hometown of White Sulphur Springs, the first of its kind in all of Greenbrier County. After 2.5 years of steady growth, the company has expanded to a storefront in the Crossroads Mall of Beckley, West Virginia. "We're like [Build-A-Bear] on sugar," laughed Bostic.2022-01-2033 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastVertx Partners: National Security and Intelligence in West VirginiaRetired Air Force Colonel, Sean Frisbee, was on a mission to help the U.S. Air Force and the economic state of West Virginia. Last year, he founded Vertx Partners, a collaborative effort alongside Parallax Advanced Research, to support the development of science and technology innovation in Appalachia.2022-01-0643 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastRising Sun Construction: Expert Craftsmanship in West VirginiaChris Bailey is the owner of Rising Sun Construction, headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia. Rising Sun Construction is a full-service design/build construction company with a crew of full-time employees. Chris grew up in the Charleston area of West Virginia and is an experienced master woodworker, builder and renovator of fine custom homes. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture and Design from West Virginia University. His craftsmanship has been featured in homes and galleries from Washington D.C. to West Virginia. One of his renovation projects of a historic West Virginia farmhouse is featured in the...2019-06-2734 minThe Positively West Virginia PodcastWV Market: Made in West VirginiaParween Mascari, a native of Parkersburg, West Virginia, is an entrepreneur, attorney, adjunct professor at West Virginia University and is an administrative law judge for the state of West Virginia board of review for unemployment compensation appeals. During her time as a lobbyist, she worked closely with the legislature to help shape policy for the state of West Virginia. She also owns three retail stores; West Virginia Market that sell West Virginia made products, in Vienna and Charleston, West Virginia.2019-02-0733 min