Novel Shares Story Of Historical Black Kingdom In Western North Carolina

Following the American Civil War, a group of freed people fled violence and bought land in Western North Carolina. In the summer of 1873, these people formed a Black communal society they named “The Kingdom of the Happy Land.” A new novel tells a story set in the kingdom, both in the past and in the present day. It’s titled, “Happy Land.” Host Mason Adams spoke with its author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

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WVPB News Trey Kay, Nov. 09, 2018

The Midterm Election Delivers Mixed Messages

The way you read the results of the midterm election might depend on where you live.In California, candidates were rewarded for opposing President Trump…

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WVPB News Nov. 02, 2018

West Virginia Early Votes Surpass Last Midterm Election

West Virginia is among the states where this year’s general election early and absentee voting numbers have already exceeded those from the 2014…

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Government Trey Kay, Nov. 02, 2018

Two Voters Talk It Out

When we cast a ballot, it's personal. About as personal as it gets.That’s easy to forget when we talk about big blocks of voters -- congressional…

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WVPB News Oct. 29, 2018

Healthy Debate: Ohio Valley Health Concerns Driving Competitive Midterm Races

The political ads in the Ohio Valley are playing on what seems like a constant loop. That’s not unusual for election season. But what is unusual this year…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Oct. 29, 2018

Trump Returning to West Virginia to Stump for Morrisey

President Donald Trump is returning to West Virginia to rally for Republican U.S. Senate nominee Patrick Morrisey.Morrisey's campaign said in a statement…

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