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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Health & Science Trey Kay +, Jun. 12, 2025

Us & Them Encore: The Geography Of Abortion

State borders are now all important in determining access to abortion. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, West Virginia’s only abortion clinic has moved across the border to Maryland to continue providing abortions. This Us & Them episode was recently honored by the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters as Best Podcast of 2024.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jun. 12, 2025

Clean Energy Tax Credits And Abortion Deserts, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from a former state official who opposes eliminating clean energy tax credits, and we revisit a discussion on the geography of abortion access.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Jun. 10, 2025

Miscarriages Cannot Lead To Criminal Charges, W.Va. Prosecuting Attorneys Say

West Virginia women cannot face “criminal liability” for experiencing miscarriages, a statewide prosecuting attorneys association said Monday. Neither are they required to report miscarriages to law enforcement.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Apr. 30, 2025

Despite Bans In States Like W.Va., Abortion On The Rise Nationally

Despite a growing number of states like West Virginia adopting restrictions on abortion, national figures remain stable. The total number of abortions provided across the U.S. in 2024 even increased.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Apr. 30, 2025

Morgantown Camping Ban Upheld, Plus A Closer Look At 2024 Abortion Data, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Morgantown has narrowly upheld a ban on camping on public property aimed at homelessness. Plus, we take a closer look at 2024 trends in national abortion data.

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Government WVPB Staff, Apr. 01, 2025

West Virginia Coal Association President Talks Challenges Facing Industry

On this episode of The Legislature Today, the House of Delegates passed a bill Tuesday that would allow data centers to establish microgrids — self-contained sites that generate their own power. The bill is one of Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s legislative priorities. It is also of interest to Chris Hamilton, president of the West Virginia Coal Association. Our Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate speaks with Hamilton about issues the coal industry is facing at home and abroad.

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