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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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jul. 01, 2026

The Robotic Future Of Caring For The Elderly, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, both the U.S. and Japan are considering robots as a potential solution to an aging population amidst a caretaker crisis.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jun. 23, 2026

Caring For The Caregivers Of Aging Adults, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, our partner HealthQ explores why embracing the title of “caregiver” matters—and how recognition and support can make a difference in this phase of life.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch, Nov. 22, 2025

Solar Power Hike And A Roller Coaster In Mercer County, This West Virginia Week

Appalachian Power customers may be seeing another price hike, caregivers are under stress, particularly during the holidays, and a new mountain roller coaster is a destination for fun seekers in Mercer County.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Nov. 17, 2025

More Than 25% Of W.Va. Adults Are Caregivers To Parents

More than a quarter of adult West Virginians are serving as caregivers for a family member. That comes with stress, as well as emotional and physical tolls.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Nov. 07, 2023

Bill In Congress Could ‘Alleviate Burdens On Caregivers’

Millions of families nationwide find themselves caring for loved ones in their own family. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito experienced those issues as she provided care for her own parents. She recently introduced legislation into the U.S. Senate to help alleviate burdens on caregivers.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Nov. 07, 2023

New Play Explores 1980s Coal Strikes And Sen. Capito Talks Legislation For Caregivers, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia native JC Lasek’s latest play is about a West Virginia family in the 1980s who struggle with the ups and downs of the economy at the time – the coal strikes. It is showing through Nov. 12 at the Raleigh Theatre in Beckley. Briana Heaney sat down with Lasek to talk about the production.

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