Ascend West Virginia

Black Lung And Beasts Of The East, Inside Appalachia

This week, a new report finds the number of black lung cases is at its highest since the 1970s. The human cost is high. Also, the author of a new book says reintroducing nearly extinct animals back into the wild can boost damaged ecosystems, but they can't repair them. And, roadside attractions pay tribute to our enduring fascination with weird.

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Remote Work Programs, Child Online Safety and An Appalachian Memoir, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we learn about steps parents can take to keep their children safe from harm, we look at a program to attract remote workers to the state, and a new Appalachian memoir.

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NPR Reporter Talks Findings From Ascend W.Va. Story

A recent national story identified West Virginia’s Ascend program as being highly successful, even though the numbers are relatively small.

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A Look At The State's Successful Relocation Program, This West Virginia Morning

A recent national story identified West Virginia’s Ascend program as being highly successful, even though the numbers are relatively small. News Director Eric Douglas caught up with NPR reporter Scott Neuman to discuss the program in relation to other similar efforts and what he discovered.

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