Encore: Halloween, Inside Appalachia
This week, just in time for Halloween, a suite of spooky tales to make your skin crawl. Also, tales of the supernatural. And, ghost stories galore.
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Encore: Halloween, Inside Appalachia
This week, just in time for Halloween, a suite of spooky tales to make your skin crawl. Also, tales of the supernatural. And, ghost stories galore.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News'Becoming Thurgood,' Special Screening Event At Marshall University, Nov. 18
West Virginia Public Broadcasting will host a public screening of “Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect” — a 30-minute Maryland Public Television documentary about the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The screening will be followed by a moderated panel discussion with Us & Them host, Trey Kay.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFostering Discovery And Community: Jaime Phillips Ford Inspires Students Through Science And Leadership
Jaime Phillips Ford, a science teacher at East Fairmont High School in Marion County, has earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s September 2025 Above and Beyond Award. Ford’s passion for science, hands-on learning, and community connection shines through in everything she does. As the advisor of the Interact Club, a high school version of the Rotary Club, Ford helps students make meaningful contributions to their community. Together, they placed food in Blessing Boxes, delivered cards to nursing homes and Meals on Wheels, cleaned up local roadways, and filled boxes of food for global distribution.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJoy To The World 2025
Bob Thompson’s annual holiday jazz celebration is back! Joining Thompson on stage is his long-time bandmates Timothy Courts on drums, Ryan Kennedy on guitar, John Inghram on bass, plus special guest vocalist Catherine Russell with James Moore on trumpet. Buy your tickets today!
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