Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Government Eric Douglas, Apr. 02, 2026

Morrisey Vetoes 12 Bills In Final Hours Before Deadline

The West Virginia Legislature closed its 60-day session at midnight on March 14. Gov. Patrick Morrisey had 15 days, not counting Sundays, to sign, veto or allow the 306 bills the body passed to become law. That deadline passed Wednesday night.

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Government Maria Young, Mar. 16, 2026

Mullins Named Acting Secretary Of DoHS

Christina Mullins, who has served as deputy director has been appointed to serve as the acting secretary. Alex Mayer, the former secretary of the Department of Human Services, has resigned his position, effective Sunday.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jan. 15, 2026

Delegates Open Session With Updates On Child Welfare

The House Judiciary Committee received updated numbers of child welfare lawyers and foster beds, as well as insights from a statewide tour of listening sessions last year.

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Government Eric Douglas, Oct. 07, 2025

COMET System Makes Foster Care Communication More Secure

Foster parents, caseworkers, attorneys, service providers, and other authorized participants in the state’s foster care system can use a new secure platform to share information and track updates.

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