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 Emily Rice, Dec. 12, 2024

Opioid Settlement Foundation Commits $20 Million To New Program

The organization responsible for West Virginia’s opioid settlement money committed $20 million to an outcomes-based addiction recovery project.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Mar. 09, 2016

House Passes TANF Drug Testing Bill

The House of Delegates passed a bill Wednesday that would require drug testing for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Senate Bill 6…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Mar. 09, 2016

House Rejects Four Amendments to TANF Drug Testing Bill

The House of Delegates will vote on a bill Wednesday that would require drug testing for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Senate Bill…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Mar. 05, 2016

TANF Drug Testing Bill Soon to Be Considered in the House

A House committee has passed a bill that would require drug testing for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Senate Bill 6 requires the…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Oct. 20, 2015

Could Drug Testing Save W.Va. Dollars?

The debate over drug testing public assistance recipients was revisited in an interim session Monday. One of the issues on the table is how to make a…

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