In Eastern Kentucky, Whitney Johnson Forages For The TikTok Generation

Gathering wild foods has long been a way to put food on the table in the Appalachian mountains. In recent years, the practice has gone digital, with online communities devoted to foraging in the wild, springing up like wild mushrooms after a spring rain. One woman in eastern Kentucky is sharing what she knows (and some humor) with the TikTok generation through an account called “Appalachian Forager.”

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Press Release Kristi Wheeler, Nov. 01, 2023

New Documentary Honoring The Legacy Of Woody Williams To Premiere This Weekend

To commemorate Veterans Day in West Virginia, West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) proudly releases a new documentary about the life of Medal of Honor recipient, Woody Williams titled, Woody Williams: An Extraordinary Life of Service. The show will air Saturday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. on WVPB. You can also watch the program on WVPB Passport and our YouTube channel.

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Press Release Maggie Holley, Oct. 23, 2023

WVPB Brings Sesame Street To The Celebration At The 2023 West Virginia Book Festival

This year, a beloved and familiar presence made the event even more special - iconic character standees, books and activities from Sesame Street, courtesy of West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

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Press Release Kristi Wheeler, Oct. 11, 2023

Joy To The World Tickets On Sale Now

Bob Thompson's annual holiday jazz celebration is back! The event is at the West Virginia Culture Center Theater Thursday, Dec. 14, and Friday, Dec. 15.

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Press Release Kristi Wheeler, Oct. 06, 2023

WVPB’s Us & Them Podcast to Host Taping at Marshall University

The public is invited to join Us & Them podcast host Trey Kay for a deep discussion on journalism and trust in the news media.

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Press Release Kristi Wheeler, Oct. 04, 2023

WVPB Announces Four w3 Award Winners

West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) received four w3 Awards from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts during their 18th Annual ceremony.

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Press Release Kristi Wheeler, Sep. 20, 2023

WVPB Launches West Virginia Week

The podcast is available every Saturday at 8 a.m. Visit our podcast page to listen to our latest episode and learn what happened this week in West Virginia.

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