Appalachian Prison Book Project, Inside Appalachia

This week, Inside Appalachia, the Appalachian Prison Book Project has been sending books to incarcerated people for nearly 20 years. Its most popular book is the dictionary. Also, the Seeing Hand Association brings together people who are visually impaired to learn the craft of chair caning. And, crossing a river by ferry can be a special experience, and hard to come by. On the Ohio River, a retiring ferry captain passes the torch to his deck hand.

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Press Release Amanda Rogers, Apr. 22, 2025

Winners Announced For The 2025 PBS KIDS Writers Contest At WVPB

The winners of the 2025 PBS KIDS Writers Contest at West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) have been announced. Eighteen stories written and illustrated by children in grades K-5 were chosen out of close to 120 entries from across the state.

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Press Release Amanda Rogers, Apr. 07, 2025

WVPB Newsroom Wins Big At Virginias AP Broadcasters Awards

The WVPB Newsroom received seven first place awards, eight second place awards, with Randy Yohe, WVPB Marshall/Huntington bureau chief, receiving The West Virginia Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Press Release Amanda Rogers, Jan. 22, 2025

West Virginia Public Broadcasting Now Streaming On Prime Video

[CHARLESTON, WV]— West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) is excited to announce that we are now available to stream free on Prime Video as part of Amazon’s FAST channels. WVPB is ...

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Radio Amanda Rogers, Sep. 17, 2024

The Last Train to Glen Alum

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is proud to announce an original audio drama production “The Last Train to Glen Alum.” Experience the golden age of radio while learning about the 1914 Glen Alum mine payroll robbery, murder and chase through the hill...

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Press Release Amanda Rogers, Aug. 29, 2024

Record Your Stories with StoryCorps!

West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) is partnering with StoryCorps to record, preserve, and share your stories! You can record an interview with a loved one in-person and add your story to American history at the Library of Congress.

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Press Release Amanda Rogers, Aug. 28, 2024

'Us & Them' Podcast Live Recording at Marshall University

"Us & Them" is returning to Marshall University with award-winning podcaster and host Trey Kay to discuss with Marshall students and young voters their thoughts on the upcoming election. This live taping of "What Is (or Isn't) Motivating Young Voters in 2024?" will feature a discussion with Dr. Marybeth Beller and Dr. Shawn Schulenburg, Marshall University political science faculty members, followed by a Q&A with the audience. The discussion and Q&A will be recorded for use in a future episode of the podcast.

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