Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. Also, the author of a new book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.

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Government Eric Douglas, Jun. 18, 2026

U.S. Attorney: ‘Largest Public Curruption Scheme’ In W.Va. History

According to the indictment, two former Berkeley County Sherrif’s Office employees misappropriated more than $3 million dollars.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 02, 2025

Two Berkeley County Deputies Arrested, Charged After Off-Duty Altercation

Two Berkeley County deputies face criminal charges after they were arrested for an altercation that occurred at a local rec center in March.

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Government Liz McCormick, Dec. 03, 2021

National Animal Welfare Group Alleges Mistreatment In Berkeley, Purchases County Land

Alley Cat Allies filed a petition last week with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals alleging that Berkeley County Animal Control is not providing proper veterinary care for several of its animals. The day before the filing, the advocacy group purchased a large property in the county for more than $300,000.

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WVPB News Dave Mistich, Apr. 12, 2019

Martinsburg Police Deputies Involved in November Incident to Return to Work

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department has announced that two deputies involved in a November incident will return to duty.A news release from the…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Nov. 04, 2015

Gov. Tomblin Says W.Va. Has Options to Combat Substance Abuse

Two weeks after President Obama’s visit to West Virginia, aimed at putting the spotlight on substance abuse issues across the country, the state’s leaders…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Nov. 03, 2015

Gov. Tomblin to Hold Substance Abuse Summit in Martinsburg

With President Obama’s visit to Charleston just two short weeks ago, people and organizations across the state have responded to the President’s call to…

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