Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Associated Press, Apr. 10, 2026

Trump Promised To Cut Electric Costs In Half. Bills In Energy-rich W.Va. Now Top Mortgages

Nationwide, electricity increased 4.8% in February over a year earlier, with natural gas prices up 10.9% during the same period. Rising energy costs are driven by increased demand, extreme weather, and infrastructure upgrades. West Virginia's reliance on coal-fired plants contributes to the problem, leaving residents burdened by high utility costs.

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Associated Press, Dec. 02, 2025

Alleged National Guard Shooter Pleads Not Guilty During Court Appearance From Hospital Bed

A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to murder and assault charges during his first appearance before a judge via video from a hospital bed.

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Associated Press, Dec. 01, 2025

Trump Issues White House Invitation To Families Of National Guard Members Who Were Shot

President Donald Trump on Sunday said he's invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House, saying he spoke to her parents and they were “devastated.”

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Associated Press, Nov. 30, 2025

W.Va. High School Remembers Slain National Guard Member As Caring And Willing To Help

Mourners gathered at Webster County High School this weekend to remember a National Guard member fatally shot last week as a caring and positive person who wanted to help others.

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Associated Press, Nov. 29, 2025

US Halts All Asylum Decisions After Shooting Of National Guard Members

The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports days after a shooting near the White House that left one National Guard member dead and another in critical condition.

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Associated Press, Nov. 27, 2025

Morrisey Calls For Statewide Moment Of Silience Following D.C. Shooting

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has called for a a statewide moment of silence or prayer at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, to honor Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe and Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. President Donald Trump said Thursday evening that Beckstrom, 20, had died from her injuries sustained in the attack. Authorities say 24-year-old Wolfe remains in critical condition.

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