W.Va. Book Festival Announces Featured Authors For 2024
West Virginia’s annual book festival celebrating national and regional authors will come to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center this October.
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Randy Yohe
Randy is WVPB’s Government Reporter, based in Charleston. He hails from Detroit but has lived in Huntington since the late 1980s. He has a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Missouri. Randy has worked in radio and television since his teenage years, with enjoyable stints as a sports public address announcer and a disco/funk club dee jay.
General Election Campaign Begins For W.Va. Governor
The stage is now set for a two man, two party race for governor of West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLIVE BLOG: W.Va. 2024 Primary Election
Voters across West Virginia are heading to the polls to vote in the 2024 primary election. WVPB's reporters are visiting polls and speaking with voters. Stay tuned to this live blog for the latest election news from across the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Park Aerial Tram Replacement Nearing Completion
Scheduled for replacement after more than 50 years in service, a new state of the art aerial tram at Pipestem State Park is ready to re-open this fall.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Primary Features Culture Wars, Public Works Office Changes
Voters have endured a gubernatorial media campaign blitz with unprecedented mudslinging - coupled with a dominant campaign to see a new but familiar face representing West Virginia in the U.S. Senate.
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W.Va. League of Women Voters Offers 2024 Legislative Scorecard
The League of Women Voters of West Virginia has released their 2024 Legislative Scorecard. It compiles the votes from all the members of the West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senators on 26 bills that became law during this past legislative session to give an idea where they stand on issues.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Finalizing Special Session Plans
Gov. Jim Justice said he will make a decision early next week when he’ll call a special legislative session. In a Wednesday media briefing, he said he was hopeful the session would happen in May.
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