Mental Health Crisis Response And Mountain Valley Pipeline, Inside Appalachia

This week, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder often end up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, one year after the Mountain Valley Pipeline went into service, people who live directly in the pipeline’s path have received compensation. But not everyone. And, the Sacred Harp songbook gets an update for the first time since the early 1990s.

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Arts & Culture Maria Young, May. 08, 2025

‘No-Kill Shelter Month’ Aims To Save Pets In West Virginia

New data shows West Virginia is close to achieving "no-kill" status for animal shelters across the state.

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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 05, 2025

Lawmakers From Both Sides Of The Aisle Talk Energy

On this episode of The Legislature Today, Curtis Tate talks with Vice Chair of the House Energy and Manufacturing Committee Del. George Street, R-Preston, and Minority Chair of the Energy and Public Works Committee Del. Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, about energy issues in West Virginia. Among other topics, they discuss rising electricity prices, community solar and data centers.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Aug. 21, 2024

With Dog Bites Rising, USPS Preps W.Va. Mail Carriers For Risks

Kentucky and West Virginia reported 113 dog bites last fiscal year. This year, that number rose to 119. The United States Postal Service wants to better prepare workers.

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Arts & Culture Liz McCormick, Sep. 30, 2023

Kayaks, Art And Dogs, Oh My! This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we learned about plants that can thrive in former mine lands, we kayaked along the Gauley River, we learned about an art exhibit inspired by recent cuts at West Virginia University, and we saw dogs fly from Charleston to Michigan to reach their forever homes.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Sep. 29, 2023

W.Va. Dogs Fly To Forever Homes And A New Book From Ron Rash, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the power of collaboration was evident at West Virginia International Yeager Airport this week as three organizations joined forces for a “dog-gone-good” cause. Caroline MacGregor reports.

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Education Shepherd Snyder, Aug. 18, 2022

Seven New Locations Announced For Therapy Dogs In W.Va. Schools

The program is organized through Gov. Jim Justice’s office, the West Virginia Department of Education and the nonprofit Communities in Schools. Therapy dogs provide comfort to those affected by certain psychological conditions like depression and anxiety.

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