Marshall Professor Weighs In On Significance Of Nation’s Founding – 250 Years Later, This West Virginia Morning

WVPB had a conversation with Us & Them host Trey Kay earlier this week on the significance today of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. This week, WVPB is hosting a special screening event at Marshall University with excerpts from Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, and Kay will lead a panel discussion. We once again hear from Kay, this time speaking with one of the panelists — Marshall University political science professor George Davis — about why revisiting the nation’s founding story still matters.

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Energy & Environment Bill Lynch, Feb. 21, 2026

A Year After The Floods, Trump And Coal, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, last winter’s floods are remembered, Trump signs an order aimed at supporting the coal industry, and the federal government wants information on hundreds of thousands of West Virginia voters.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Dec. 08, 2025

Revitalizing Rural Downtowns, This West Virginia Morning

Eastern Kentucky is full of isolated, rural towns that have experienced decline alongside the coal industry. But some who want to stick around are trying to revitalize the region’s downtown spaces. For the Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom, Shepherd Snyder reports.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Aug. 20, 2025

After A Coal Firm's Bankruptcy And Celebrating Success Against The Odds, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, South Fork Coal – which had operations that were contested by numerous conservation groups – has idled its operations and furloughed its remaining employees. And, a little-known piece of Harpers Ferry’s storied history is getting some attention.

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Government WVPB Staff, Apr. 09, 2025

A Discussion On Energy

On this episode of The Legislature Today, Briana Heaney talks with WVPB Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate who has been following several bills this session. As most politicians say, West Virginia is an energy state. Both of West Virginia's U.S. senators were at an event Tuesday sponsored by President Donald Trump where he signed an executive order with the intention of supporting the coal industry.

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Government Chris Schulz, Apr. 05, 2025

Education Legislation, A Statewide Camping Ban And Budget Bills, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, as both the legislative session winds down, both chambers are working to pass a balanced budget. Meanwhile, bills related to education, the energy sector and a statewide camping ban also progress.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Apr. 02, 2025