Shinto Garden In Southwest Virginia And A Healing Mosaic In Kentucky, Inside Appalachia

This week, a Japanese Shinto garden took root in southwestern Virginia because of family connections spanning geography and generations. Also, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a new mosaic uses recovered objects to honor the town’s people after the flood of 2022. And, the young adult novel Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire mixes historical fact with spooky Appalachian folklore.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 23, 2026

Education Leaders Take Action After Pritt Arrested, Charged For Enticing A Minor

State Superintendent Michele Blatt announced Thursday afternoon that she was suspending David Elliott Pritt’s teaching certification and that Fayette County Schools was suspending him without pay.

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Education Chris Schulz, Mar. 27, 2024

Fayette County Students Take Lead To Address Mental Health In Schools

Students from Oak Hill High School’s (OHHS) Oakheal Outreach Team hosted a Student Mental Health Conference Wednesday to help other schools and counties establish student-led mental health supports.

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WVPB News Associated Press, Jul. 14, 2017

West Virginia BOE Approves School Closures in Fayette Co.

The West Virginia Board of Education has voted to approve all but one of a county's proposed public school closures.The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Feb. 16, 2017