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 WVPB Staff, Aug. 05, 2025

Trains Are ‘Back On Track’ And Housing Homeless Veterans, This West Virginia Morning

Amtrak's Cardinal line is expected to resume operations in both directions on Wednesday after 12 cars derailed over the weekend. And, the city of Huntington is tackling its homeless problem one person at a time -- starting with military veterans.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Aug. 04, 2025

Amtrak's Cardinal Back On Schedule After CSX Derailment

Amtrak canceled its Cardinal in both directions Sunday after a CSX coal train derailed Saturday in St. Albans.

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Government Curtis Tate, Jan. 22, 2025

Report: A Daily Amtrak Cardinal Would Add Riders, Revenue

For decades, the Cardinal has operated three days a week, stopping in Huntington, Charleston, Hinton and White Sulphur Springs on its way between Chicago and New York. ...

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Government Curtis Tate, Sep. 23, 2024

Amtrak's Eastern Panhandle Service Changing Name, Destination

Amtrak is combining the Capitol Limited and Silver Star trains temporarily to accommodate a tunnel reconstruction project in New York.

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Education Jack Walker, Mar. 16, 2024

Babies, Beavers And A Special Session At The Capitol, This West Virginia Week

Another year's legislative session is now behind us, but news of a special session this spring means the West Virginia Legislature won’t be gone for long. In the meantime, we’ll dive into stories on education, including stories on a new study on special education and a group of West Virginia principals visiting the United States Capitol.

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Government Curtis Tate, Mar. 12, 2024