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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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 01, 2026

Schools Disqualified, Placed On Probation From Hope Scholarship Program

The schools were punished for financial misconduct and violations of the program's rules.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, May. 06, 2026

At Foster Care Summit, Morrisey Promotes Increased Church Involvement

Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to increase collaboration between faith-based community organizations and the state's child welfare system.

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Government Maria Young, May. 06, 2026

Thousands Cast Early Ballots Ahead Of May 12 Primary

Thousands of West Virginia voters have cast their ballots in the first full week of early voting ahead of the May 12 primary election.

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Government Maria Young, Apr. 24, 2026

32 Years: Fayette County School Wins Voter Registration Contest Again

More than a dozen schools across the state will get the Jennings Randolph award this year for registering most of their eligible students to vote. One school has gotten it for more than three decades in a row.

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