Oscar Micheaux, Kathleen Driskell And Soul Food, Inside Appalachia

This week, in the 1920s, Oscar Micheaux was an entrepreneur filmmaker in western Virginia. He became a world-renowned director and producer. Also, Kentucky’s poet laureate lives down the road from what has been called the country’s most lethal cryptid. Attempts to spot it have led to deaths. And, we talk soul food with Xavier Oglesby, who’s passing on generations of kitchen wisdom to his niece.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Feb. 02, 2026

How Cold Affects The Body And A Talk With State Senate President, This West Virginia Morning

We hear from Senate President Randy Smith who in last week's episode of The Legislature Today discussed his goals for supporting small businesses in the state. Also, the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom examines how cold can affect your body.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jan. 27, 2026

Proposed Changes To Endangered Species Act And Aftermath Of Winter Storm, This West Virginia Morning

How important is habitat for survival? We listen to The Allegheny Front’s latest story on what’s happening with federal efforts to limit protections for endangered species. Also, following a major winter storm, West Virginia officials are warning of frigid temperatures for much of the week.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jan. 23, 2026

Understanding Flooding In Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning

Over the last several years, catastrophic floods have washed out parts of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia, as well as North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Why are the mountains getting so much flooding? And what do frequent major storms mean for the future? Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke with Brady Dennis with The Washington Post. He and a team of journalists investigated those questions.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jan. 12, 2026

When To See The Doctor And A Truffle Movement, This West Virginia Morning

If you feel under the weather, how do you know when it’s time to see a doctor? Also, a growing movement to make Appalachia the “truffle capital of the world,” is being led by a small-town farmer in southern Kentucky.

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Government Emily Rice, Jan. 25, 2025

Executive Orders, Cold Weather Safety And Capital City Resources, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, state and federal executive orders leave infrastructure and DEI initiatives facing uncertainty. And we hear about resources available for the homeless in the capital city.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jan. 22, 2025

Be Aware, Prepared During Low Temperatures

Most of the eastern United States is experiencing bitterly cold temperatures this week. With lingering snow on the ground, it's a dangerous time for anyone who finds themselves outside for any extended amount of time. Reporter Chris Schulz spoke with Amber Ziese, a registered nurse and assistant professor at West Virginia University, about what to look out for and how to stay safe.

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