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 WVPB Staff, Jul. 29, 2026

Steps To Protect Our Kids From Harm, This West Virginia Morning

The criminal charges against teacher and now-former delegate Elliott Pritt shocked many. We speak with Moore Capito, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, whose office is prosecuting the case, about what specific steps parents can take to protect their children from predators who seem both successful and safe.

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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 Chris Schulz, Jul. 24, 2026

House Speaker Calls For Special Session To Replace Delegate Charged With Child Sex Abuse

The House of Delegates is moving to expel Del. David Elliott Pritt, R-Fayette, after his arrest Wednesday. Replacing him on the ballot for the November election could be complicated.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 23, 2026

Education Leaders Take Action After Pritt Arrested, Charged For Enticing A Minor

State Superintendent Michele Blatt announced Thursday afternoon that she was suspending David Elliott Pritt’s teaching certification and that Fayette County Schools was suspending him without pay.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 22, 2026

Fayette County Delegate Charged With Enticing A Minor

A criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of West Virginia Wednesday alleges that Del. David Elliott Pritt, R-Fayette, had sexual contact with a female student under the age of 18.

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