Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, About 18 hours ago

National Take Back Day Provides Safe Option For Prescription Drug Disposal

People can drop off medications that are no longer being used at dozens of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day locations across the state.

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Government Maria Young, About 18 hours ago

32 Years: Fayette County School Wins Voter Registration Contest Again

More than a dozen schools across the state will get the Jennings Randolph award this year for registering most of their eligible students to vote. One school has gotten it for more than three decades in a row.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Apr. 23, 2026

Flood Mitigation Gets Boost From Federal Funds

West Virginia will acquire and demolish 11 structures to create open space to permanently reduce the risk of flood damage in the areas.

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WVPB Education Brittany McGuire, Apr. 23, 2026

Above And Beyond: Crissy Cantley Builds Trust And Real-World Skills At South Charleston High School

Crissy Cantley, an Option Pathway teacher at South Charleston High School in Kanawha County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s February 2026 Above and Beyond Award. Cantley works closely with students who are at risk of not graduating on time, helping them stay on track for success.

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