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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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Jun. 26, 2026

Kudzu, Farmstands And Bristol's ‘Black Bottom’ Community, Inside Appalachia

This week, some folks are working to preserve the memory of Bristol, Virginia’s Black Bottom, a largely African American community wiped out by urban renewal. Also, small food producers embrace digital technology for the humble farm stand. And, kudzu; it’s coming for us.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, May. 19, 2026

Understanding If An Electric Vehicle Is Right For You, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the price of gas has skyrocketed, but how do you know if you would save money with an electric vehicle?

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Dec. 09, 2025

Mapping The Mon River, This West Virginia Morning

We listen to the latest story from The Allegheny Front, a public radio program based in Pittsburgh. In their latest story, organizers of a custom mapping project hope it stirs more interest in the Mon River.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Nov. 14, 2025

Inspector General: 91% Of W.Va. Child Abuse Cases Out Of Compliance

West Virginia was chosen for a federal audit due to the highly publicized death of a teen in 2024, as well as reports of the state's overburdened Child Protective Services workforce.

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Government Chris Schulz, Aug. 25, 2025

Outside Auditors Will Look At 3 State Agencies

Along with school choice, Morrisey identified audits to ensure government accountability as one of his administrative priorities at the start of his administration.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Nov. 21, 2024

UMWA Benefit Plan Trustees Sue Justice-Owned Company

In a complaint filed this week, the trustees allege that Justice Energy underpaid wage agreement contributions to the funds by more than $158,000, with an additional interest balance approaching $10,000.

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