Poetry Contest Announced For Fourth Of July
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems.
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River Otters, Online Gambling And Teen Court, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we look at the challenges online gambling can bring, efforts to revitalize river otter populations and a peer accountability program for teens.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBrood 14 Cicadas Emerge And New Series Explores State's Clear Night Skies, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, cicadas annoy some, but have profound meaning to others. And a new radio and television series highlights some of the brightest, clearest skies in the nation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPushing For Foster Care Transparency And Lessons In The Great Outdoors, This West Virginia Week
Top stories this week include a push for more transparency in the state's foster care system, the reason behind sudden layoffs for a local electric school bus manufacturer, and a county that teaches skiing and kayaking right along with reading and math.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCicadas, Wild Mushrooms And Sinkholes, Inside Appalachia
This week, cicadas are emerging again. They’re an important food source for wildlife — and even some people. Also, morel mushrooms are a forager’s delight, but don’t shortcut cleaning them. We follow along with mushroom hunters and talk to a chef. And, sinkholes can cause a lot of damage. But they’re also fascinating.
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Another Cicada Brood And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about the new brood of cicadas emerging across Appalachia, plus listen to a musical performance by singer-songwriter Darrell Scott.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsInsect Wings May Hold Key To Advancements In Technology
When broods of cicadas emerge from underground, backyards turn into an undulating chorus of millions of bugs. This loud noise is exclusive to the males, originating in sound boxes in their abdomens. The males use it in synchronized unison to establish territory and attract females.
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