The Old Louisville Demon Leaper’s Mischief In One Of America’s Largest Victorian Neighborhoods
In the late 1800s, tales of a creature that bounds between rooftops emerged in Old Louisville — The Demon Leaper.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLiz is WVPB’s Director of Digital and Eastern Panhandle Bureau Chief, based in Shepherdstown, WV, on Shepherd University’s campus. She manages WVPB’s website, wvpublic.org, and social media accounts. Prior to her role as Digital Director, Liz was WVPB’s Eastern Panhandle reporter from 2014-2022. In addition to regional coverage, Liz held the K-12/higher education beat from 2020-2022 and was the House of Delegates reporter on WVPB’s annual TV/radio simulcast, “The Legislature Today” from 2015-2017. Liz also worked as a technical assistant (2018-2022) and associate producer (2022) on “The Legislature Today.” Liz is a native of Charleston, West Virginia. She received a M.A. in Strategic Communication from American University in 2022 and a B.A. in Communication and New Media from Shepherd University in 2014.
On this West Virginia Week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey vetoed 12 bills that made it through the legislative process. We also hear the latest in the battle over which vaccines are required for school attendance in the state. And, a growing interest in data centers has the attention of people around West Virginia – both for and against.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThis week, a new novel about two girls and an astronomy textbook draws inspiration from one of the quietest places in West Virginia. Also, author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle talks about growing up as part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. And, a Kentucky tattoo artist practices traditional tattooing and traditional music. He says they’re not too different.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWatch our live TV broadcast of "The Legislature Today: Final Hours" on WVPB-TV, The West Virginia Channel, with the PBS app, or on YouTube, 8 p.m.-midnight, March 14. And follow our coverage all day with live updates in our Final Hours Live Blog here at wvpublic.org.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThroughout the course of the year, West Virginia Public Broadcasting reporters and producers may create hundreds of stories. But some are favorites. We remember the story behind the story.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsShepherd University was recognized this week for its more than 100 years of service in West Virginia. The award highlights achievements in academic excellence, workforce preparation and community engagement.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThis week, a new novel about two girls and an astronomy textbook draws inspiration from one of the quietest places in West Virginia. Also, author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle talks about growing up as part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. And, a Kentucky tattoo artist practices traditional tattooing and traditional music. He says they’re not too different.
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