Encore: 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 Eric Douglas, Nov. 12, 2026

Report: Closed Republican Primary May Have Led To Poor Voter Turnout

Secretary of State Kris Warner said that primary election turnout this year was the lowest in 12 years. He blamed that partly on confusion at the polls.

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Government Maria Young, Nov. 09, 2026

Election Canvassing Begins Across State

Canvassing of the ballots cast in last Tuesday's general election got underway on Monday.

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Government Chris Schulz, Nov. 06, 2026

Despite Losses, Democrats Look To Margins For Hope

West Virginia remains squarely in Republican control after Tuesday's elections. But analysis shows Democrats closing the gap this year.

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Government Chris Schulz, Nov. 04, 2026

Major Party Chairs React To Tuesday's Election Results

West Virginia Republicans have maintained a supermajority in the state legislature following Tuesday's election. But Democrats are slated to double their seats in both chambers.

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Government Chris Schulz, Nov. 04, 2026

Tuesday's Voter Turnout Dips From Last Midterm Election

Despite more West Virginians being registered to vote for the 2026 general election, fewer of them went to the polls Tuesday compared to the last midterm election.

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Government Maria Young, Nov. 04, 2026