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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Randy Yohe

Randy is WVPB’s Huntington Reporter, based at Marshall University. 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.

Arts & Culture Randy Yohe, May. 13, 2025

Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey

A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.

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Education Randy Yohe, May. 06, 2025

High School Pre-Apprenticeship Program To Enhance Career Pathways

A newly announced public-private effort to enhance career training for West Virginia high school students is also aimed at strengthening the talent pipeline for Mountain State industries and improving the state’s workforce participation rate.

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Arts & Culture Randy Yohe, May. 06, 2025

W.Va. Car Detailer To Help Restore Vintage Air Force One Plane

At New Again Detailing in Kenova, shop owner Rusty Sartin said he has strived to maintain the latest certifications, provide top notch customer service and spread the word of faith. “I've always...

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Arts & Culture Randy Yohe, May. 05, 2025

W.Va. Seminarian Studying For Priesthood In Rome, Reflects On Pope Francis

Imagine looking out your apartment window onto St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Charleston's Michael Tupta finished dental school at West Virginia University, then experienced an even higher calling. He’s now a seminarian, studyi...

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Government Randy Yohe, Apr. 28, 2025

Huntington City Council Approves Low Barrier Shelter Funding Plan

The Huntington City Council approved a resolution submitted by Mayor Patrick Farrell Monday evening to fund a newly proposed, unique homeless shelter rather than providing funds for the ongoing Huntington City Mission’s low barrier emergency facility.

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Government Randy Yohe, Apr. 21, 2025

Marshall International Student Files Federal Immigration Lawsuit

West Virginia American Civil Liberties Union (WV-ACLU) legal director, Aubrey Sparks, said an international student, one month from graduation had his visa was unlawfully revoked. The organization is helping the student sue the federal government for rel...

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