A Mine Wars Graphic Novel, Storytelling And W.Va. Life, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, we speak with the author of a new graphic novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars. Also, professional storyteller James Froemel invents quirky characters, like a sign maker who can't spell. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums. But, there’s a kind of animal rescue called pouch picking. We talk with author Laura Jackson.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Dec. 05, 2024

Frustrated Flooding Funding And Drought’s Effect On Christmas Trees, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia’s flood risk remains high as state funds remain stuck, and we explore drought's impact on Christmas trees.

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Government Emily Rice, Nov. 09, 2024

Election Results and Drought Conditions, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, Jim Justice, the state’s two-term Republican governor, won a decisive victory in the race for the U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s general election. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia’s three-term attorney general, won the ...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Nov. 07, 2024

Fall Fires Prevail Despite Burn Ban

Residents of the Kanawha Valley may have noticed smoke in the air. Emily Rice reports that the Division of Forestry is fighting about 82 fires in the state’s southern coalfields.

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Energy & Environment Briana Heaney, Oct. 23, 2024

Despite Summer Drought, Leaves Are Full Of Life And Color

Nearly all corners of the state are now seeing some of the red, yellows, and oranges of autumn foliage. This year’s seasonal display is predicted by the ...

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