Encore: 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 Maria Young, Sep. 08, 2026

National 988 Day Aims To Prevent Suicide, Help Those In Crisis

Sept. 8 is National 988 Day, a time to remind West Virginians if they or someone they know is in crisis, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Sep. 08, 2026

A Look At Whether Big Tech Is a Good Neighbor, This West Virginia Morning

The mayor of Gallatin, Tennessee, says a Meta hyperscale data center is the city’s largest taxpayer, but residents still have concerns about its effect on utilities, the environment and property values. Travel up I-65 and data center fights are playing out in several Kentucky communities. Lisa Autry from the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom went to Gallatin to find out if Big Tech is a good neighbor.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Sep. 09, 2025

COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines And 3 Numbers To Call For Help, This West Virginia Morning

Health experts talk about the FDA's latest restrictions for the COVID-19 shot and call center operators discuss the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Health & Science Maria Young, Sep. 08, 2025

988 Day Calls Attention To Suicide, Crisis Lifeline

Operators of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline say for those in distress, help is just a call -- or text -- away.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jul. 30, 2024

First Responders, Mental Health Experts Gather In Charleston For Crisis Intervention Team Training

Attendees at Charleston’s Summit will spend the next three days learning from CIT-certified law enforcement officers and behavioral health professionals about improved communication methods, identifying mental health resources for those in crisis and ensuring officer and community safety.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Oct. 10, 2023