Traditions: The Ghost Of Ruth Ann And Other Local W.Va. Lore

Almost everyone has heard of the Mothman — West Virginia’s best known cryptid. But have you heard of Veggie Man? That’s another West Virginia cryptid. And it helped inspire a zine project from the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University. Producer Bill Lynch spoke with the center’s director, Lydia Warren, about the forthcoming publication, which is taking submissions.

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Government WVPB Staff, About 17 hours ago

Lawmaker Talks Potential Changes To Medical Practices In W.Va.

On this episode of The Legislature Today, a number of bills have moved through the West Virginia Legislature this year that make changes to the practice of medicine in the state. A bill to remove the certificate of need for hospitals failed, but bills allowing optometrists and pharmacists to expand their practice are still moving. Sen. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, has argued against some of these bills so he joined News Director Eric Douglas in our studio to discuss why.

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Government Randy Yohe, About 17 hours ago

Cuts May Force Huntington Homeless Shelter To Close While City Works To Relocate

The head of a unique, low-barrier shelter in Huntington says city funding cuts are forcing the facility to close its doors – at least for now.

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Education Briana Heaney, About 18 hours ago

House Approves Bill To Give Legislature Authority Over Public Schools

The House of Delegates passed a bill that would hand over policy and rule-making authority over public schools in West Virginia to the le...

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Economy Jack Walker, About 18 hours ago

Charleston Postal Employees Rally Against Federal Workforce Cuts

Dozens of union workers and community members gathered outside Charleston’s main post office to voice opposition to federal job cuts Thursday afternoon.

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Government Jack Walker, About 20 hours ago

Delegates Consider Annual Fee For Sex Offenders; Some Worry It’s Overly Punitive

House Bill 3164 would require West Virginians convicted of sex offenses to pay state police $250 per year to fund upkeep for the state's sex offender registry.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, About 21 hours ago