Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Government Chris Schulz, About 4 hours ago

European Weapons Manufacturer Invests In Eastern Panhandle

Once operational, the facility is slated to employ 60 full-time positions producing 2,000 lightweight, AI enabled drones every month.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 06, 2024

School For The Deaf And Blind Relaunching Robotics, STEM Teams

students from the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf & Blind will visit the NASA facility in Fairmont as part of a kickoff in support of students’ new competitive robotics, rocketry, and aerial drone teams.

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Economy Caroline MacGregor, Feb. 06, 2023

Marshall University Roundtable Will Explore Advanced Air Mobility

Marshall University is hosting a roundtable Monday to explore the idea of Advanced Air Mobility, or drones, for transportation purposes. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is the use of unmanned aircraft to transport people and equipment to urban and rural locations not accessible by traditional airplanes.

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Government Shepherd Snyder, May. 23, 2022

Legislature Considers Bringing New Air Transportation Tech To W.Va.

Members of the West Virginia legislature met during an interim meeting Monday to discuss potential legislation that would promote economic development for Advanced Air Mobility in the state.

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Government Jan. 24, 2022

Lawmakers To Get Drone Demonstrations During WVU Day

State lawmakers will get a chance to learn how to operate a drone during West Virginia University Day at the Legislature on Tuesday.

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WVPB News Ashton Marra, Mar. 01, 2017

Drone Bill Approved in W.Va. Senate

A bill to create guidelines for drones in the state has made its way through the West Virginia Senate.Senate Bill 9 creates guidelines for the private and…

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