Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News
Desegregation
'Growing Up Black In Appalachia': How One Storyteller Is Changing The Narrative
W.I. “Bill” Hairston is a professional storyteller. He spins tales about a number of different topics — some made up and some real. During a recent talk…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSixty Years Ago: Black and White at East-West
Sixty years ago this week, two Marion County Schools - Dunbar High School and Fairmont Senior High School - met for the first – and last – time on the…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRecent Stories
More West Virginia News
WVPB Special Series
From workforce challenges to the opioid epidemic to the economy and education, click here to browse our special series from over the years.
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture stories
Economy
Economy stories
Education
PreK-12 and Higher Education stories
Energy & Environment
Energy & Environment stories
Government
Government stories
Health & Science
Health & Science stories and home of Appalachia Health News.
WVPB News
Read about job postings, upcoming documentaries, events, and more from WVPB.
