Encore: Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Arts & Culture Maria Young, Aug. 27, 2026

Late Star's 'Imagination Library' Celebrates Her W.Va. Legacy

In the wake of Dolly Parton's death on Tuesday, her Imagination Library of West Virginia has had an outpouring of comments and calls about the late singer's impact.

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 20, 2026

Morrisey Signs Bill Modifying School Funding

The bill modifies the public-school funding formula to support instructional programs, technology, and teacher and leadership development.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jan. 13, 2026

Focus On Reading, Math Fundamentals In Early Grades Paying Dividends In State Schools

Passed in 2023, House Bill 3035 standardized reading and math education across the state and activated thousands of teachers’ aides to ensure targeted support for students.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 30, 2025

Volunteers Bring Books And A Love Of Reading To Kids

A team of young volunteers that started in Morgantown is building an international network to make sure preschoolers have their own books at home.

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Education WVPB Staff, Sep. 30, 2025

Demand Increases At Food Banks And Volunteers Support Child Literacy, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a volunteer group makes sure all preschool kids get new picture books and learn a love of reading and a foodbank is struggling to meet a sharp increase in demand.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 08, 2025