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On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about the new brood of cicadas emerging across Appalachia, plus listen to a musical performance by singer-songwriter Darrell Scott.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about an Appalachian Trail community resurging after Hurricane Helene, plus efforts to restore hundreds of acres of mine land across Appalachia.
On this West Virginia Morning we hear about concerns over a new powerline, plus tips for viewing planets in the night sky.
On this West Virginia Morning, the public is invited to do some archeology at Fort Warwick, and students in Pocahontas County learn & gain opportunities in the outdoors.
On this West Virginia Morning, a book from the Appalachian Prison Book Project wins an award, and our Song of the Week.
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Two very different kinds of protests call attention to concerns about federal cuts.
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On this West Virginia Morning, experts say major flood events are so common that everyone needs flood insurance and professional cycling returns to Charleston.
On this West Virginia Morning, Inside Appalachia speaks to the author of a new novel about freed people after the Civil War and our Song of the Week.
On this West Virginia Morning, a festival highlights the grassroots movement to reclaim the Black roots of folk and country music, and a new tourism trail highlights the brewers and distillers of southern West Virginia.
On this West Virginia Morning, the state Supreme Court declined to rule in an opioid settlement lawsuit and schools assess effects of cuts to local food purchasing program.
A Black poet, educator and activist who died decades ago gets a graveside marker — and what some says is long overdue recognition. And the 2025 International Roadcheck, an effort to make our roadways safer.
On this West Virginia Morning, working to safely dispose of trash as West Virginia’s black bear population bounces back and former head of the Mine Safety and Health Administration discusses impact of recent cuts.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from one of the two doctors who developed concussion protocols for sports and our Song of the Week.
On this West Virginia Morning, Us & Them celebrates its 10th anniversary with Marshall students and a look at invasive plants in the region.
On this West Virginia Morning, Appalachia’s most famous cryptid is on a bag of chips, and efforts to reduce carbon emissions from cement production.
A W. Va. man has been selected to help restore the original Air Force One, and a new public-private partnership offers West Virginia high school students training and experience that can launch them on their careers, on the 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 r…
On this West Virginia Morning, a reporter discusses dangerous conditions at a supermax prison in rural Virginia, and our Song of the Week from Mountain Stage.
On this West Virginia Morning, we take a closer look at the camping ban Morgantown passed Tuesday, plus why a mine safety agency has mine worker advocates feeling hindered.
On this West Virginia Morning, Morgantown has narrowly upheld a ban on camping on public property aimed at homelessness. Plus, we take a closer look at 2024 trends in national abortion data.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at legislative efforts to restrict homelessness in Tennessee, plus how one photographer is documenting the life of a river in southwestern Pennsylvania.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at the impacts of efforts to pare down Medicaid eligibility and mine safety oversight on residents of West Virginia.
On this West Virginia Morning, we trace the origins of some common poison ivy treatments and tune into our newest Song of the Week from Cristina Vane.
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about efforts to farm both healthy food and healthy land in Kentucky, and dive deeper into the debate around diversity, equity and inclusion programs that has become a nationwide focal point.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at the impact trade tariffs could have on farmers, and hear about a recent poetry book released by a Webster County native.
On this West Virginia Morning, in honor of Earth Day West Virginia University has announced a comprehensive set of more than 20 sustainability goals. And from Inside Appalachia, perfecting recipes that take a plant-based approach to the Appalachian table.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look into the effort to create more microgrids in the state, and a shop keeping the video rental industry alive in a neighboring state.
On this West Virginia Morning, a new book examines the Kingston Fossil Plant Spill, coal – fired power plants are granted regulatory exemptions and our Song of the Week.
On this West Virginia Morning, an Eastern Panhandle artist communicates through her art, and how children get exposed to high levels of lead.
On this West Virginia Morning, cultural events across the state are dealing with the unexpected loss of promised federal funds, and a look at the environmental effects of President Trump’s executive orders on energy.
On this West Virginia Morning, a conversation with a NIOSH worker affected by cuts earlier this month, and the redevelopment of a recently demolished coal-fired power plant.
On this West Virginia Morning, the high-profile legislation that passed – and failed –during the 2025 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature and a look at an East Kentucky artist.
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.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from Gov. Patrick Morrisey offering thoughts on his legislative agenda, a discussion from The Legislature Today about the future of microgrids and why counties aren’t enthusiastic about bringing t…
On this West Virginia Morning, what a DEI bill advancing through the legislature potentially means for the state, Huntington announces a new emergency shelter and a look at egg alternatives.
On this West Virginia Morning, president of the United Mine Workers of America Cecil Roberts talks about his legacy and retirement in October. And advocates discuss electricity prices that have been rising at a rate faster than inflation in West Virginia.
On this West Virginia Morning, proposed changes in eligibility requirements and purchase limitations for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could have big impacts on small-town West Virginia. And Skeenies Hot Dogs closed in 2018, but it comes alive for one day each year.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at efforts to pass a balanced state budget, and hear a musical performance from sister duo Larkin Poe.
On this West Virginia Morning, we discuss a bill that would impact people experiencing homelessness across West Virginia, and we learn about a new inductee to the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame.
On this West Virginia Morning, we take a look at issues affecting the coal industry, both domestically and abroad.
On this West Virginia Morning, we discuss the role education has played in this year’s legislative session, from proposed teacher pay bumps to bills addressing student discipline.
On this West Virginia Morning, this month marked five years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of public spaces across the United States. The Cornelius Eady Trio, a ban organized around Tennessee poet and professor Cornelius Eady, used that time to create art.
On this West Virginia Morning, the possible impacts of a proposed bill that would expand work requirements for SNAP food benefits, and our Song of the Week from The Headhunters.
On this West Virginia Morning, legislators discuss a bill that would remove the ability of cities and towns across the state to set their own rules, called home rule, and a check-up on the consequences of the Safer Kentucky Law.
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.
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 and a vaccine exemption bill fails in the House of Delegates.
On this West Virginia Morning, camping bans have popped up around the United States, which critics say unfairly target people experiencing homelessness. One possible ban has Morgantown residents feeling frustrated.
On this West Virginia Morning, Sen. Eric Tarr discusses his position on some of the bills that make changes to the practice of medicine in W.Va., and our Song of the Week.
On this West Virginia Morning, state and federal orders to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion programs have mixed reviews on campus, and lawmakers give an update on the state budget process.
On this West Virginia Morning, a public health official discusses COVID-19’s lasting impact in West Virginia and lawmakers talk about their approach to regional issues like infrastructure constraints and a higher local cost of living.
On this West Virginia Morning, a month after floods ravaged West Virginia’s southern counties the long road to recovery is just beginning, and Curtis Tate sat down with energy and environment stakeholders for The Legislature Today.
On this West Virginia Morning, Jefferson County rejected a proposal for Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility last week, and our reporters get together with Brad McElhenny to discuss some of the major issues they covered from the Legislature last week.
On this West Virginia Morning, a visit to a diner in Lancaster, PA gauges how people feel about rising egg costs, and our Song of the Week from Joy Clark.
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 Sch…
On this West Virginia Morning, the annual Fasnacht celebration in Randolph County has become the Mardi Gras of Appalachia, and community stakeholders discuss legislative action on foster care.
On this West Virginia Morning, Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park is just one of the sites already feeling the effects of firing federal workers at National Parks, and West Virginia’s new Secretary of the Department of Human Services, Alex Mayer, discusses the future of child welfare.
On this West Virginia Morning, advocates say spaying and neutering pets is key to reducing pet overpopulation and lawmakers are looking to strengthen spay and neuter access once again. Also, our reporters discuss some of the major legislative issues they covered last week with Lori Kersey from West Virginia Watch.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at a bill that would make opioid treatment centers in the state unlawful, and The David Mayfield Parade brings our Song of the Week.
On this West Virginia Morning, hundreds gathered in Morgantown for a protest against federal spending cuts, and lawmakers discuss energy policy in the state.
On this West Virginia Morning, the West Virginia Legislature is currently reviewing several bills pertaining to voting and elections in the state
On this West Virginia Morning, Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, and Del. Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, discuss the Democratic Party’s priorities for the remainder of this year’s legislative session and their takes so far.
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.
On this West Virginia Morning, two committee chairs discuss the most pressing issues in their committees, including foster care and the state budget. And local cryptid Veggie Man inspires a new zine.
On this West Virginia Morning, two lawmakers that are also doctors spoke with Eric Douglas about legislation aimed at providing exemptions to childhood immunizations, and Us & Them looks at the effect of Medicaid cuts on recovery efforts.
On this West Virginia Morning, the committee chairs of the legislature’s education committees are trying to address discipline and staffing issues in state schools, and a W.Va. native is still reeling from losing her dream job as part of the federal government’s workforce reduction efforts.
On this West Virginia Morning, lawmakers in the House discuss a bill that restricts the rights of transgender people, and Appalshop’s efforts to restore its archive after devastating floods.
On this West Virginia Morning, how people experiencing homelessness and their advocates in the southern coal fields are addressing housing and Mountain State Spotlight’s Duncan Slade reflects on the legislature’s actions on education so far.
On this West Virginia Morning, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw is eyeing education, PEIA and the foster care system this session, and Inside Appalachia explores the importance of Black hair salons.
On this West Virginia Morning, a discussion of what removing certificates of need would mean for healthcare providers and patients, and voters in the Eastern Panhandle react to the replacement of one of their delegates.
On this West Virginia Morning, new Senate President Randy Smith discusses his legislative priorities, and a look at what cuts to the U.S. Department of Education could mean for local schools.
On this West Virginia Morning, Deputy Speaker of the House Del. Matt Rohrbach, R-Cabell, discusses the chamber’s new processes and the new position of Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery is led by someone with personal experience.
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.
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.
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.
On this West Virginia Morning, the rollout of federal policies targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs has affected colleges nationwide, including Marshall University.
On this West Virginia Morning, months of anticipation will come to a head this week as the Jefferson County Planning Commission reviews revised plans for a water bottling site in the rural community of Middleway.
On this West Virginia Morning, a visit to the Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy camp fosters young Black artists, and our song of the week takes us back to Paris’ Jazz Age.
On this West Virginia Morning, volunteers and advocates come together on a single night in January every year to count people experiencing homelessness, and a father discusses his son’s captivity and the efforts to bring him home.
On this West Virginia Morning, Huntington’s low barrier homeless shelter – with its limited restrictions – is now facing an uncertain future. And one school district hopes to generate savings with solar panels placed on school rooftops.
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia’s tobacco use and prevention efforts again earned failing grades on an assessment from the American Lung Association, and researchers look at the effects of the East Palestine derailment.
On this West Virginia Morning, winter is far from over. Grassroots efforts are emerging to help keep neighbors safe from the cold.
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.
On this West Virginia Morning, some supporters of President Donald Trump have expressed hope he would lower the cost of everyday goods through tariffs.
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia’s congressional delegation has changed significantly since the election but what do the changes mean for the state. We hear from residents of Eastern Kentucky about federal tariffs, and a music festival in Lewisburg has been supporting recover efforts for seven years.
On this West Virginia Morning, the latest Inside Appalachia explores the craft of telling tales, and our Song of the Week from singer-songwriter Kim Richey.
On this West Virginia Morning, with homelessness on the rise, WVPB checks in with providers about support services in Charleston. And the latest episode of Us & Them looks at how inconsistent abortion laws pit states against each other.
On this West Virginia Morning, know what what to look out for and how to stay safe as extremely cold temperatures and snow linger in the region. And as coyotes grow in population in West Virginia, wildlife professionals say it is important to take precaution.
On this West Virginia Morning, some cabinet nominees from President Donald Trump are flying a bit under the radar — and could affect West Virginia’s interests. And wildfires may be getting worse — even in Appalachia.
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.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from a West Virginia Division of Natural Resources biologist about a program to give new habitats to local fish with old Christmas trees, and from The Allegheny Front learning how to identify the trees around us.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about a new bungee jumping opportunity coming to West Virginia and a string of executive orders from new Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
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.
On this West Virginia Morning, will LGBTQ inclusion in Huntington stay strong under a new mayor as some civil rights face attack on the state level?
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from musicians in Appalachia trying to make a living, and Ed Snodderly has our Mountain Stage Song of the Week.
On this West Virginia Morning, what the past can teach advocates about providing access to reproductive care and remembering President Jimmy Carter.
On this West Virginia Morning, discussing the proposed listing of the Eastern Hellbender Salamander on the endangered list and making the holidays more sustainable.
On this West Virginia Morning, folks assemble handmade collages to represent their new-year aspirations and our Song of the Week.
On this West Virginia Morning, a new dinner series explores the wonders of winter produce and also in this episode celebrating Kwanzaa.
