Traditional Music And Traditional Tattoos Live On At The Parlor Room

John Haywood of Whitesburg, Kentucky says he got his first guitar and his first tattoo when he was about 13 years old. These days, Haywood is the proprietor of Parlor Room Art and Tattoo in downtown Whitesburg. It’s a place where some people get inked up … and some play traditional music. It’s a place unlike any other, as Zack Harold reports.

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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 07, 2025

Reporter Roundtable Talks Statewide Camping Ban, Addiction And Microgrids

On this episode of The Legislature Today, WVPB reporters Curtis Tate and Emily Rice are joined by Lori Kersey from West Virginia Watch for our weekly reporter roundtable.

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Government Maria Young, Feb. 18, 2025

New AG Staffer Will Address Barriers To Substance Abuse Recovery Statewide

The W.Va. Attorney General's office has announced a new position: director of substance abuse prevention and recovery, held by a member of staff now in long term recovery.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Jan. 23, 2025

Purdue Pharma To Pay W.Va. $55M In Opioid Settlement

Thanks to a settlement with opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma and its owners, West Virginia will receive up to $55 million, said Attorney General J.B. McCuskey Thursday.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Dec. 16, 2024

$650M Deal Means Firm Won’t Face Prosecution For Encouraging OxyContin Sales

The Justice Department will not prosecute a consulting firm accused of encouraging OxyContin sales in return for $650 million in resolution payments.

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Economy Maria Young, Dec. 09, 2024

Prepped To Serve – A Culinary Cohort Prepares To Tackle The Future

Local chef Paul Smith was in rare form recently, teaching basic kitchen skills to a small group of West Virginians who are hoping their luck is about to change. At the heart of his message: there ...

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Oct. 07, 2024

Better Family, Prenatal Care Key To Fighting Addiction, Says W.Va. Drug Control Director

Nearly two months after stepping into his role as director of the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), Stephen Loyd has outlined some of his priorities for addressing addiction in the state. Key among them is bolstering family and prenatal health care.

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