Appalachian Prison Book Project, Inside Appalachia

This week, Inside Appalachia, the Appalachian Prison Book Project has been sending books to incarcerated people for nearly 20 years. Its most popular book is the dictionary. Also, the Seeing Hand Association brings together people who are visually impaired to learn the craft of chair caning. And, crossing a river by ferry can be a special experience, and hard to come by. On the Ohio River, a retiring ferry captain passes the torch to his deck hand.

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Health & Science Curtis Tate, May. 01, 2025

Capito: 'We're Going To Keep Pounding This Drum' On NIOSH Cuts

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says she’s still working on permanently reinstating some federal workers in Morgantown. Capito says she’s pleased that at least some staff at the National Institute o...

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Feb. 25, 2025

House Reviews Bill Restricting Trans Rights And Recovering An Archive After Flooding, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, lawmakers in the House discuss a bill that restricts the rights of transgender people, and Appalshop's efforts to restore its archive after devastating floods.

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Government Briana Heaney, Aug. 23, 2024

Justice Agreement Avoids Greenbrier Auction, For Now

The Greenbrier Hotel, Owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family, was slated to be auctioned early next week. However, the Justice family reached an agreement with one of his creditors to halt the sale — at least until October.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jul. 03, 2024

State Officials Offer Safety Tips Ahead of Independence Day Celebrations

While fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition, the sizzling, popping, colorful explosives are also the leading cause of the holiday’s accidents.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jun. 21, 2024

New Governor’s School Focuses On State Tourism, Hospitality Industries

West Virginia students are learning about the state’s burgeoning tourism industry as part of a new summer program.

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Government Caroline MacGregor, Dec. 12, 2023

W.Va. Poised To Benefit From Future Aerospace Investments

“In a rural world where you’re sending out a drone over what would be a long drive over Appalachia,” Luxion said. “A drone can fly that thing; it reaches out to those families that are in need within your state whom you have a responsibility to take care of.”

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