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 WVPB Staff, Apr. 13, 2026

The Connection Between Pollution And Lung Cancer, This West Virginia Morning

We’ve long known that smoking can cause lung cancer. But what about air pollution? As The Allegheny Front reports, a new Appalachian study finds a connection.

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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 30, 2026

‘No Kings’ Rallies And A Look At Mountain State Skies, This West Virginia Morning

Thousands of people at roughly 20 different events in West Virginia last weekend joined "No Kings" protests against President Trump and the actions of his administration. Also, we learn about the cosmos above the Mountain State in our latest episode of our occasional series, Almost Heavens.

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Government Bill Lynch, Feb. 14, 2026

Coal Layoffs Continue, Abortion Medication And Governor Presses For Tax Cuts, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, seven mining operations are to close, the state Senate votes to ban abortion medication by mail, and Gov. Patrick Morrisey presses for tax cuts.

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 09, 2026

Lawmakers Weigh In On The State Budget Process, This West Virginia Morning

Financial leaders in the House of Delegates discuss the difference between the governor’s budget numbers and the budget state lawmakers are crafting at the Capitol now. Also, we hear the latest from our occasional series on the cosmos above West Virginia, "Almost Heavens."

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TV WVPB Staff, Jan. 27, 2026

Learn About The Cosmos Above W.Va. In 'Almost Heavens'

Shannon Silverman, an astrophysicist at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences in Charleston, West Virginia, guides us through the cosmos above the Mountain State.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Nov. 12, 2025

Ways To Reuse Fall Décor, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, decorative pumpkins and Jack O’Lanterns can find a second life on your table and in the garden. We explore ways to reuse fall decorations. Also, we have the latest edition of our occasional series, Almost Heavens.

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