Novel Shares Story Of Historical Black Kingdom In Western North Carolina

Following the American Civil War, a group of freed people fled violence and bought land in Western North Carolina. In the summer of 1873, these people formed a Black communal society they named “The Kingdom of the Happy Land.” A new novel tells a story set in the kingdom, both in the past and in the present day. It’s titled, “Happy Land.” Host Mason Adams spoke with its author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

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Government Chris Schulz, May. 01, 2025

Morgantown Voters Approve Camping Ban

After months of debate and opposition, city residents voted Tuesday to uphold a new city ordinance that expands an existing camping ban and carries up to 30 days of incarceration as the penalty for repeated violations.

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Government Maria Young, Apr. 22, 2025

Prolific Ballot-Casters Inducted Into W.Va. Voter Hall Of Fame

Dozens of voters from Lewis County have been inducted into the West Virginia Voter Hall of Fame.

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Government Chris Schulz, Mar. 28, 2025

House Debates Procedure Before Tackling Regular Business

A debate over a motion to discharge - to move a bill from committee directly to the House floor - delayed the chambers' business for close to two hours due to debates over parliamentary rules and procedures.

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Government Emily Rice, Mar. 12, 2025

Senate Moves Bill To Add Judge’s Political Affiliation To Ballots

Lawmakers debated requiring judicial candidates in West Virginia to provide their political affiliations on ballots. The legislature removed party affiliation from those same ballots in 2015.

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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 05, 2025

Examining Election Bills And Protesting For DEI Programs, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the West Virginia Legislature is currently reviewing several bills pertaining to voting and elections in the state

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Government Jack Walker, Feb. 26, 2025

House Considers Adding Restrictions To Mail-In, Absentee Ballot Processes

Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are considering modifications to the election process, with a particular focus on absentee and mail-in ballots.

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