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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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 07, 2025

Student Use Of Gun Lockers On State Campuses Low

Universities in West Virginia are currently assessing figures from the first semester of school with campus carry in place. The ...

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Government Randy Yohe, Feb. 21, 2024

Tempers Flare In House Debate Over Arming Teachers

House Bill 4299 permits staff in K-12 schools to be authorized to carry concealed firearms, along with tasers and stun guns, and become a designated school protection officer, or SPO.

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Government Randy Yohe, Apr. 11, 2023

W.Va. Universities, Colleges Preparing For Campus Carry Law

After years of failed attempts, Senate Bill 10, the Campus Self-Defense Act, also known as Campus Carry, passed in the recently completed legislative session.

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Government Randy Yohe, Feb. 20, 2023

11th Hour Campus Carry Amendments Fail

Del. Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, proposed an amendment that would give campuses a housing option for students who do not want those with firearms living in the building.

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Government Randy Yohe, Feb. 15, 2023

Opposition Dominates Public Debate On Campus Carry Bill

Will allowing the concealed carry of firearms on campus add more protection or create more danger?

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WVPB News Brittany Patterson, Feb. 21, 2019

WVU Faculty, Students Protest 'Campus Carry' Bill

About 100 West Virginia University faculty and students gathered outside of Woodburn Circle Thursday afternoon to voice their concerns about a so-called…

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