Shinto Garden In Southwest Virginia And A Healing Mosaic In Kentucky, Inside Appalachia

This week, a Japanese Shinto garden took root in southwestern Virginia because of family connections spanning geography and generations. Also, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a new mosaic uses recovered objects to honor the town’s people after the flood of 2022. And, the young adult novel Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire mixes historical fact with spooky Appalachian folklore.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 30, 2026

State Election Commission To Consider Pritt’s Removal From Ballot

The State Election Commission will meet next Friday, Aug. 7 to consider two written requests to disqualify David Elliott Pritt from the 2026 General Election Ballot.

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Government Maria Young, Jul. 30, 2026

U.S. Attorney: Charges Against Pritt Offer Lessons For Parents

U.S. Attorney Moore Capito offers steps parents can take to keep their children safe from predators.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 27, 2026

Lawmaker Accused Of Child Sex Abuse Resigns From House Of Delegates

The public school teacher and now-former delegate from Fayette County was arrested and charged last week for “enticing a minor” after an investigation alleged he exchanged explicit images with a student before escalating to sexual abuse in his classroom.

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Government Maria Young, Apr. 10, 2026

Third Adult Charged In Death Of Taylor County Child

Prosecutors say a 29-year-old man should have called authorities to help an 11-year-old girl before she died of malnourishment last year.

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Government Chris Schulz, Mar. 21, 2026

The End Of The Legislative Session, Data Center Developments And Easter Eggs, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we take a look at the dramatic ending of the state Legislature’s 2026 regular session, developing data centers and Easter eggs.

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Education Maria Young, Mar. 19, 2026