New Novel Explores The Plight Of Appalachia’s Talented Young People

Virginia writer Emilee Hackney has a complicated relationship with her home. She loves the place where she’s from, in Tazewell County — her friends, family, the swimming holes and mountains and wild places — but she also felt stifled. Her new memoir "All That’s Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir" explores this tension and her experience when she did leave. Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams spoke with Hackney about the book.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 23, 2026

Sec. Of State Formally Announces Ballot Amendment

The amendment states that in all elections held in West Virginia only citizens of the United States who are citizens of the state are qualified to vote.

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Government Chris Schulz, Feb. 25, 2026

House Amends, Returns Senate Budget Bill For Further Tweaks

A primary amendment presented by House Finance Chair Vernon Criss, R-Wood, would bring state appropriations $30 million under the governor’s revenue estimate of $5.5 billion.

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Government Randy Yohe, Nov. 07, 2022

A Final Preview Of Amendment 2

Amendment 2 looks to be the most contentious issue on Tuesday’s ballot. If West Virginia voters say yes to Amendment 2 on the November ballot, the West Virginia Legislature will have the authority to eliminate business equipment and inventory taxes and the property tax on vehicles.

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Education Chris Schulz, Oct. 28, 2022

Justice Comments on State Takeover Of County Schools

Gov. Jim Justice made a brief comment on the state takeover of Logan County schools during his COVID-19 briefing Friday.

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Government Randy Yohe, Oct. 06, 2022

Justice Floats Rebate Plan On Vehicle Tax

Gov. Jim Justice is actively campaigning against Amendment 2 around the state and has now said he is working on a new plan to eliminate the state vehicle tax without the constitutional amendment.

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WVPB News Associated Press, Feb. 06, 2018

W.Va. Panel Advances Proposed Abortion Amendment

A West Virginia legislative committee has advanced a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would authorize lawmakers to restrict abortion…

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