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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State To Begin Accepting School Clothing Voucher Applications July 20

The West Virginia Department of Human Services said the program was on hold due to uncertainty over the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Jun. 11, 2026

W.Va. Maternal Mental Health Grade Improves According To New Report Card

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health’s 2026 report card awarded West Virginia’s a B-Minus grade, but that's an improvement from just three years ago.

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 07, 2026

Community College Receives Federal, State Grants For Workforce Development

BridgeValley Community and Technical College is expanding workforce development programs in highway construction and welding thanks to federal and state grants.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Mar. 30, 2026

State Loses Grant Money For Farmers Due To DEI Concerns

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has canceled a large grant program that has provided millions of dollars in annual funding to West Virginia.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Mar. 24, 2026

Health Officials Provide Guidance On Rural Health Transformation Funding

State health leaders want recipients of rural health funding to be well informed to ensure statewide success.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Mar. 16, 2026

Department Of Health Launches Listserv To Keep Community Informed About Rural Health Initiatives

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has promoted the program as a unique opportunity to improve health outcomes and expand access to care since it was first announced last year.

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