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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Energy & Environment Bill Lynch, Jul. 11, 2026

A Flood Watch And The Parkersburg Fire, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the state is under a flood watch through Sunday, the fire in Parkersburg is under investigation and a class action against the state’s foster care system will move forward. ...

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jul. 04, 2026

Studying Endangered Bats, A Pioneering Appalachian Filmmaker And The Supreme Court Rules On Local Sports, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, bats play a critical role in our ecosystems and agriculture, but their numbers are declining in the face of a changing climate and disease.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jun. 25, 2026

Federal Cuts To Medicaid Endanger Addiction Treatment, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, federal cuts and changes to state law focused on Medicaid programs could undermine West Virginia’s drug addiction and treatment system for 50,000 residents.

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Government Eric Douglas, Jun. 24, 2026

State Of Emergency Declared For 3 Southern W.Va. Counties

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for Boone, Logan, and Raleigh counties following severe storms, flash flooding, and landslides.

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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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Economy WVPB Staff, Feb. 19, 2026

Distrust Hampers Flood Recovery Efforts In Wyoming County, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, volunteers in Wyoming County have found families recovering from last year's floods are unwilling to declare the damage to their homes. And the latest from the state legislature.

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