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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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jun. 24, 2026

Improving Health Care Access In Rural Communities, This West Virginia Morning

A $1 million initiative through the Rural Health Transformation Program aims to help rural EMS agencies expand access to health care in rural and underserved areas of West Virginia. We spoke with Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh to understand how the program is designed to work – and who it will focus on first.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Apr. 23, 2026

Flood Mitigation Gets Boost From Federal Funds

West Virginia will acquire and demolish 11 structures to create open space to permanently reduce the risk of flood damage in the areas.

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Government Maria Young, Sep. 12, 2025

Ohio, Marion Counties Approved For More Federal Flood Relief Funds

Ohio and Marion counties have been approved for more federal funds to help with recovery efforts related to deadly floods in June.

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Government Chris Schulz, Sep. 09, 2025

Lawmakers Told To Expect Major Flood Event Every 6 Months

West Virginia has already seen two deadly flooding events this year. With an uncertain federal future, lawmakers are getting a better understanding of the state’s capacity to respond to those events.

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Government Eric Douglas, Jul. 31, 2025

Disaster Centers Now Open In Ohio, Marion Counties

Residents of Marion and Ohio counties will now be able to go directly to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to get assistance following the floods on June 14–15, 2025.

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Government Jack Walker, Jul. 24, 2025

Marion, Ohio Counties Slated For $11.7M In Flood Recovery Aid; Morrisey Seeks Additional Support

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Thursday he is continuing to seek aid for flood recovery efforts in Marion and Ohio counties, following flash flooding last month.

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