A Mine Wars Graphic Novel, Storytelling And W.Va. Life, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, we speak with the author of a new graphic novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars. Also, professional storyteller James Froemel invents quirky characters, like a sign maker who can't spell. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums. But, there’s a kind of animal rescue called pouch picking. We talk with author Laura Jackson.

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Energy & Environment Briana Heaney, Jan. 22, 2025

Bluefield State Expanding Mining Curriculum

Bluefield State University is teaming up with the Virginia Institute of Technology to develop a curriculum that will help the region’s economy. Bluefield State's existing mining engineering program wi...

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Economy Briana Heaney, Jan. 21, 2025

W.Va. Parkways Authority Warns Against Scam

E-Z pass users across the country -- including West Virginia -- are receiving text messages from a fake E-Z pass number. It's part of a text messaging scam.

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Arts & Culture Briana Heaney, Jan. 18, 2025

Yeager Hosting Simulated Flight Experience For People With Disabilities

On Saturday people with disabilities can practice the airport and flight experience at Yeager Airport. Airport Director and CEO of Yeager Airport Dominique Ranieri said this is the second “Wings for All” event in a Friday statement. ...

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Government Briana Heaney, Jan. 17, 2025

Del. Steele Loses Judiciary Chair Assignment Weeks After Police Are Called To His Home

State House leadership removed Delegate Brandon Steel, a Republican from Raleigh County, from a powerful committee position Friday.

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Government Briana Heaney, Jan. 16, 2025

Morrisey's Consolidation Of Departments Has Begun

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced five more cabinet appointments Thursday. He also announced plans to combine four state agencies into two.

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Government Briana Heaney, Jan. 15, 2025

W.Va. Senate Leadership Shaken Up

New Senate committee chairs were announced Wednesday, and all but one committee has a new Senator leading it. The May primaries set the gears in motion for a windfall of changes to the Republican supe...

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