Mental Health Crisis Response And Mountain Valley Pipeline, Inside Appalachia

This week, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder often end up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, one year after the Mountain Valley Pipeline went into service, people who live directly in the pipeline’s path have received compensation. But not everyone. And, the Sacred Harp songbook gets an update for the first time since the early 1990s.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Jun. 24, 2016

W.Va. Municipalities Skip County Referendum to Get Earlier Sunday Alcohol Sales

It’s been a little more than three months since the state Legislature’s Regular Session came to a close, but there’s one bill that passed that’s still on…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Jun. 01, 2016

Ground-to-Air Fireworks Now Available in West Virginia

West Virginians will have access to a greater variety of fireworks under a law that debuts this week.The law that goes into effect Wednesday allows for…

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WVPB News Associated Press, May. 27, 2016

West Virginia Warns 55 Prison Educators of Possible Layoffs

West Virginia officials have warned 55 prison educators of possible layoffs amid the ongoing budget stalemate.Sarah Stewart of the state Department of…

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WVPB News Associated Press, May. 24, 2016

State Begins Allowing Concealed Guns Without Permits

West Virginia now lets people 21 years old and up carry hidden guns without permits or training.The law passed by the Republican-led Legislature took…

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WVPB News Associated Press, May. 23, 2016

Raw Milk Law Takes Effect Today

West Virginians are now allowed to drink raw milk through animal-sharing agreements.The law that was passed by the Republican-led Legislature and signed…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, May. 19, 2016

W.Va. Higher Education Could See More Funding Cuts

A new report released by the West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy shows the state’s cuts to Higher Education are among the worst in the country.The…

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