Novel Shares Story Of Historical Black Kingdom In Western North Carolina

Following the American Civil War, a group of freed people fled violence and bought land in Western North Carolina. In the summer of 1873, these people formed a Black communal society they named “The Kingdom of the Happy Land.” A new novel tells a story set in the kingdom, both in the past and in the present day. It’s titled, “Happy Land.” Host Mason Adams spoke with its author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Apr. 01, 2022

Update: WVU Coach Bob Huggins To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins will be inducted into the sport’s hall of fame this year.

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Education Liz McCormick, Apr. 10, 2021

Bill Restricting Transgender Female Athletes In W.Va. Heads To Governor

A bill to restrict transgender girls and women from playing female sports is on its way to Gov. Jim Justice. The West Virginia House of Delegates voted to accept the Senate’s version of HB 3293 on Friday evening.

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Arts & Culture John Raby, Nov. 11, 2020

Marshall University Remembers Worst U.S. Sports Disaster 50 Years Later

After a plane crash killed most of the Marshall University football team 50 years ago, the simplest choice for school leaders would have been to drop the sport altogether. It was the worst sports disaster in U.S. history. But school officials couldn't bring themselves to eliminate the team. From the 75 lives lost, the program slowly rebuilt and eventually triumphed. A half-century later, those who lived through the tragedy remember the feeling that they had to keep playing. On Friday, the university will mark the anniversary of the crash by awarding posthumous degrees to the players who were killed.

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WVPB News Jan. 02, 2019

University of Houston Hires Coach Holgorsen Away from West Virginia

Houston hired West Virginia’s Dana Holgorsen as its coach Wednesday, ending his eight-year run with the Mountaineers.Holgorsen was 61-41 and 33-30 in the…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Mar. 13, 2018

Purdue and West Virginia Headline the WNIT

Purdue and West Virginia just missed out on the NCAA Tournament.The two schools will still be playing in the postseason as they headline the WNIT field…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Mar. 13, 2018

Basketball Fans Warned About Legitimate Ticket Purchases

West Virginia University and Marshall University basketball fans who may be traveling to first-round men's NCAA Tournament games in San Diego are being…

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