Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. Also, the author of a new book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.

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Government Maria Young, Jun. 15, 2026

Foster Kids To Receive More Court Support Thanks To Federal Grant

Federal funds through the U.S. Dept. of Justice will pay for training and equipment to increase the number of Court Appointed Special advocates for children in West Virginia.

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Government Maria Young, Jun. 05, 2026

Lawsuit Against W.Va.’s. Foster Care System To Proceed

A lawsuit filed seven years ago has survived its second dismissal after the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that courts have the jurisdiction -- and the duty -- to remedy the many challenges in the West Virginia foster care system.

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Education Maria Young, Jun. 04, 2026

Mentor Program Leads To High Graduation Rates For Foster Teens

A program to help graduation rates for teens in foster care is celebrating its most successful year ever.

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Government WVPB Staff, May. 28, 2026

How A Wide Range Of Agencies Are Tackling The Foster Care Crisis, This West Virginia Morning

America’s foster care crisis is serious for nearly 400,000 kids who rely on the system. In the latest episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay looks into the shortage of licensed foster homes – and the wide range of agencies and nonprofit organizations who offer help navigating what can be a complicated system.

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Government Trey Kay +, May. 28, 2026

Us & Them Encore: Our Foster Care Crisis

Across the nation, more than 390,000 children rely on foster care, while a shortage of licensed foster homes is creating a growing crisis. As May marks National Foster Care Month, this encore episode of Us & Them explores the lives of children, foster parents, and families navigating a system under strain.

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Government Maria Young, May. 23, 2026

A Primary Recount, An Agency Deficit And Termination Of A Farming Grant, This West Virginia Week

At least one primary election race is headed for a recount. Also, an independent audit finds a critical deficit that could affect struggling families. And, the termination of a federal grant program for first time farmers is leaving some growers – and communities – in a bind.

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