On this West Virginia Morning, the state is among the national leaders in apprenticeships. Government Reporter Randy Yohe reports on a growing vocational trend that seems well fitted to the Mountain State’s workforce. Also, in this show, we learn about a new Christmas book that celebrates West Virginia's counties.
On this West Virginia Morning, the state is among the national leaders in apprenticeships. Government Reporter Randy Yohe reports on a growing vocational trend that seems well fitted to the Mountain State’s workforce.
Also, in this show, the Allegheny Front, based in Pittsburgh, brings us their latest story about a natural gas company avoiding charges for drilling violations.
And the holidays always bring out a wealth of new Christmas books. Among those hoping to find a place under the tree and on your shelf this year is “Christmas Eve in the Mountain State.” Written for children or just fans of all things West Virginia, it celebrates the state county by county. Bill Lynch spoke with author Marly Hazen Unigues about her very “pun-y” book.
West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content.
Support for our news bureaus comes from West Virginia University, Concord University, and Shepherd University.
Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
On this West Virginia Morning, college football in West Virginia is usually associated with the West Virginia Mountaineers and Marshall Thundering Herd. But Shepherd University’s loyal fans in the Eastern Panhandle will cheer on their football program when they play in the Division II semifinals this weekend.
On this West Virginia Morning, college football in West Virginia is usually associated with the West Virginia Mountaineers and Marshall Thundering Herd. But Shepherd University’s loyal fans in the Eastern Panhandle will cheer on their football program when they play in the Division II semifinals this weekend.
Also, a new manufacturing company is coming to Berkeley County, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito continues to push for expedited permitting for the Mountain Valley Pipeline, state law enforcement has updated the number of schools targeted during Wednesday’s statewide false reporting incident and $3.4 million in grant money is coming to strengthen health care services in West Virginia.
Mon Power customers’ rates will go up on Jan. 1, 2023 but the company has agreed to take only half as much as it asked for after a settlement with the West Virginia Public Service Commission.
Our Mountain Stage Song of the Week is The War And Treaty’s “Lover’s Game,” a soulful rocker with a retro style that brings to mind the glory days of Ike & Tina Turner. The 2022 Americana Music Association’s Duo/Group of the Year, it comes from the band’s new EP“Blank Page.”
West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content.
Support for our news bureaus comes from West Virginia University, Concord University, and Shepherd University.
Appalachia Health News is a project of West Virginia Public Broadcasting with support from Charleston Area Medical Center and Marshall Health.
West Virginia Morning is produced with help from Amelia Knisely, Bill Lynch, Caroline MacGregor, Curtis Tate, Chris Schulz, Emily Rice, Eric Douglas, Liz McCormick, Randy Yohe and Shepherd Snyder.
Eric Douglas is our news director and producer.
Teresa Wills and Chuck Anziulewicz are our hosts.
Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
This week on Inside Appalachia, we’ll meet a man who has struggled with substance use disorder. Now, he’s a recovery coach. We’ll also meet a woman who started a farm and culinary training program to help people in recovery. Childhood friends who first started singing together 70 years ago show us why it’s never too late to begin again, and we learn about barn quilts in North Carolina.
This week, we’ll meet a man who has struggled with substance use disorder. Now, he’s a recovery coach.
We’ll also meet a woman who started a farm and culinary training program to help people in recovery, and we’ll learn about barn quilts in North Carolina.
And childhood friends who first started singing together 70 years ago show us why it’s never too late to begin again.
You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.
Southern West Virginia has been hit over the last two decades by declining coal jobs, depression and the opioid crisis. People have had to get creative to try to overcome this combination of challenges. We begin today’s show with a story about a business that’s getting national attention for what it’s doing to help. Fruits of Labor is part farm, part cafe and bakery, and part training program. And it consciously hires people in recovery or at risk. Jessica Lilly brought us this story.
Giving Back
In the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, we visited another recovery program in Wetzel County. It’s seen success — but also faces an uncertain future. Its funding was set to expire this summer. Liz McCormick brought us the story, which was also produced by Ella Jennings and Chuck Kleine.
Crafting An Enduring Legacy
We went to East Liverpool, Ohio — once known as the pottery capital of the world for its dishware and ceramics factories. These days, the industry is mostly gone. But pottery is still central to the town’s identity. And locals are committed to passing that legacy down to a new generation. Capri Cafaro visited East Liverpool and had this story.
Museum of Ceramics in East Liverpool, Ohio
Big Quilts
Driving around the mountains and foothills, you may have come across a quilt block painted on the side of a barn or a house. Despite their name, barn quilts can be found on just about any building — not just barns. There are at least 300 in western North Carolina alone. And a lot give insight to the people and places around them. Folkways Reporter Rachel Moore had this story.
Rachel Moore
/
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Larry and Candace Wingo stand in front of their barn as it was being reinforced to sustain the weight of the couple’s 200-pound barn quilt. One of the four panels is pictured here.
More About Quilts
We just talked about quilts being painted on barns, but that art form comes from the actual tradition of people making quilts for their beds. For his day job, Shane Foster’s an optometrist in Athens, Ohio. But lately he’s also become a quilter — with help from a pack of friends he’s never actually met.
Getting The Band Back Together
As we get older, people tend to fall into patterns, and it feels like we’re faced with a dwindling number of possibilities. But it’s never too late to reconnect with old passions — and start something new. Jean Snedegar shared the story of a band that formed in 1968, only to disband a few months later. But after more than a half century, and lives that took them in different directions, the four surviving band mates found each other again.
Courtesy
The group Prior Five performing in 1968.
——
Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert. Other music this week was provided by Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Jesse Milnes and June Carter Cash.
Bill Lynch is our producer. Our executive producer is Eric Douglas. Kelley Libby is our editor. Our audio mixer is Patrick Stephens. Zander Aloi also helped produce this episode.
You can send us an email at InsideAppalachia@wvpublic.org.
On this West Virginia Morning, the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is now working to implement recommendations from the independent McChrystal analysis group to improve internal communications and client outcomes. Government Reporter Randy Yohe spoke with DHHR Cabinet Secretary Bill Crouch on the progress so far.
On this West Virginia Morning, the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is now working to implement recommendations from the independent McChrystal analysis group to improve internal communications and client outcomes. Government Reporter Randy Yohe spoke with DHHR Cabinet Secretary Bill Crouch on the progress so far.
Also, in this show, in West Virginia there are nearly 50 specialized court programs designed to help teens and adults kick their drug addictions. The intensive programs divert people away from incarceration into court-monitored treatment. Success rates vary widely and while the programs have many supporters, critics say some drug courts only work with the easiest of offenders.
In a new Us & Them episode, host Trey Kay visits Judge Joanna Tabit’s juvenile drug court in Kanawha County to learn about this court-designed approach to sobriety that began nearly 50 years ago.
West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content.
Support for our news bureaus comes from West Virginia University, Concord University, and Shepherd University.
Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
On this West Virginia Morning, News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Dr. Michael Stevens, WVU Health System's Healthcare Epidemiologist, about flu, COVID-19 and keeping your family safe this holiday season.
On this West Virginia Morning, wintertime illnesses are not new, but the coronavirus pandemic has made us all much more aware of how they spread and what they can mean. It can make a huge difference as we travel once again to spend time with older family members.
News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Dr. Michael Stevens, WVU Health System’s Healthcare Epidemiologist, about flu, COVID-19 and keeping your family safe this holiday season.
West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content.
Support for our news bureaus comes from West Virginia University, Concord University, and Shepherd University.
Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
On this West Virginia Morning, it didn’t take long after the recent general election for several political candidates to announce they’re running for state and federal offices in 2024. More are expected to announce in the next few weeks. But are they officially on the ballot? Government Reporter Randy Yohe spoke with State Election Director Deak Kersey from Secretary of State Mac Warner’s office on how declaring yourself a political candidate really works.
On this West Virginia Morning, it didn’t take long after the recent general election for several political candidates to announce they’re running for state and federal offices in 2024. More are expected to announce in the next few weeks. But are they officially on the ballot? Government Reporter Randy Yohe spoke with State Election Director Deak Kersey from Secretary of State Mac Warner’s office on how declaring yourself a political candidate really works.
West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content.
Support for our news bureaus comes from West Virginia University, Concord University, and Shepherd University.
Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
