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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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Apr. 23, 2026

LISTEN: Anna Tivel Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

Our premiere spring broadcast season continues as host Kathy Mattea welcomes Patrick Watson, John Gorka, Anna Tivel, Shelby Means, and Liza Lo on this week's episode of Mountain Stage. Our Song...

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Apr. 22, 2026

Morrisey Breaks Ground On New Type Of Power Plant

The Wolf Summit Energy Project will be the first combined cycle power plant in West Virginia, producing 600-megawatts to be sold to Old Dominion Energy.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Apr. 22, 2026

‘Go Orange’ For Road Worker Safety

National Work Zone Awareness week, stresses paying attention in work zones, with "Go Orange" Day a visible reminder.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Apr. 22, 2026

W.Va. Fares Well In Air Quality Study By Lung Association

The American Lung Association has released its 27th State of the Air report on air pollution Wednesday and awarded grades for metro areas across the country.

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Energy & Environment Maria Young +, Apr. 22, 2026

2 Dead, Dozens Injured Following Chemical Leak In Institute

Two people are dead and one is in critical condition after a volatile reaction at a chemical manufacturing facility in Nitro Wednesday morning. Approximately 30 or more people — including seven first responders — were transported from the site or sought medical attention independently, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey Wednesday evening.

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Economy Maria Young, Apr. 21, 2026