Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 02, 2026

Federal Farm Grants Partially Restored By Judge’s Order

While WVU did not have its grant restored by Tuesday’s order, it does present a path to the restoration of the university's $8.5 million from the program.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, May. 22, 2026

Farmers In W.Va. Look For Path Forward After Federal Grant Program Cancellation

A small federal grant program aimed at increasing first-time farmers’ access to land, training and tools was finding fertile ground in West Virginia. But in March, the Trump administration suddenly terminated it, leaving local partners uncertain about their futures.

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Economy Chris Schulz, Dec. 23, 2025

Veterans, Emergency Responders Encouraged To Pitch Business Ideas For State Funding

The annual event supports veterans and other emergency responders pursuing agricultural careers and small-business ventures.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Aug. 26, 2024

Music In Osage And The Wakefields, Inside Appalachia

During the Great Depression, the river town of Osage, West Virginia was a raucous, little place. It’s sleepier now, but music is keeping the magic alive. Also, after six generations, the struggle to k...

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Feb. 12, 2024

The Fall Of AppHarvest, Inside Appalachia

When the farming start-up, AppHarvest, launched in Kentucky, it promised good jobs in coal country — but some workers called it a grueling hell on earth. We also explore an island of Japanese culture in West Virginia called Yama.

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WVPB News Ashton Marra, Jun. 16, 2015

Food & Farm Coalition Identifying Food Policy Priorities for 2016 Session

Members of the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition hosted their second annual food policy forum in Summersville Tuesday. The grassroots group is working…

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