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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Education NPR Staff, Apr. 06, 2026

These Blind Students Say Their College Blocked Their Education. A New Rule Could Help

Miranda Lacy and Harold Rogers became fast friends during their undergraduate years. They both shared their dreams with one another: Rogers wanted to use his education to become a psychotherapist, Lacy a social worker. So, they were delighted to be reunited for graduate school – at an online Master's in Social Work program at West Virginia University. Little did they know, their journey there would be much harder.

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 19, 2025

Advocates Say W.Va. Deaf Community Needs More State Support

It can be hard for rural West Virginians to access resources for health, education and professional development. For Deaf residents, those challenges hit even harder, because existing support may not be inclusive.

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Government Jack Walker, Jan. 30, 2024

Senate Bill Would Require Public Venues To Display Closed Captions On Televisions

A bill introduced to the West Virginia Senate would require that public venues display closed captioning on their televisions. The bill was referred to the Senate Government Organization Committee for review.

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Government Briana Heaney, Jan. 22, 2024

Accessible Outdoor Recreation Needs Growth In West Virginia's Blooming Tourism Economy

West Virginia has the highest per capita rate of people with disabilities in the nation. One in three West Virginians has a disability. Eric Thompson founder and Director of Access-On-The-Go says there is a need for more accessible recreation in the state.

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Education WVPB Staff, May. 31, 2023

WVU Students Research Diversity And Accessibility In Esports On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, video games have been around for decades, but in recent years esports – competitive, multiplayer video games – have exploded in popularity. Reporter Chris Schulz examines their growth.

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