Morrisey: Tourism Can Help W.Va. Grow
Tourism added $9 billion to West Virginia’s economy last year. And Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to see that grow.
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A Rural Radio Station's Fight To Stay On Air, Inside Appalachia
This week, the federal government has taken back millions of dollars set aside for public radio stations. Allegheny Mountain Radio is among those fighting to stay on the air. Also, a book by a West Virginia artist illustrates the tiny worlds of mountain critters, like a lizard that changes color. And, geocaching gets folks outside to play detective and find hidden treasures.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Communities On Slow Path To Recovery Following Historic Flooding
In February, flooding swept through Central Appalachia, killing at least 27 people across Kentucky and West Virginia and necessitating water rescues in Virginia and Tennessee. Six months after the flood people in southern West Virginia are still on a slow path to recovery.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRecovery From February Flood Still Slow In Southern Counties, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a region of West Virginia pummeled by February floods still struggles to recover, and the West Virginia National Guard deploys to D.C.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAddressing Trauma In Flooded Communities And Otters Return To Regional Waterways, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, students address trauma from the February floods and otters make a comeback to regional waterways.
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Another County School District Is Placed Under State Control
Mingo is the sixth county school district to be taken over by the state in less than three years.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Reviews Bill Restricting Trans Rights And Recovering An Archive After Flooding, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, lawmakers in the House discuss a bill that restricts the rights of transgender people, and Appalshop's efforts to restore its archive after devastating floods.
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