Green Bank Observatory SETI Tours Takes Visitors Behind The Scenes, This West Virginia Morning

The Greenbank Observatory is offering a limited chance to go behind the scenes to check out its Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). SETI tours are offered to small groups – ages 12 and up – several times a month through October. We caught up with the Observatory’s news manager to find out more about the tours – and what exactly scientists there are looking for.

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Arts & Culture Randy Yohe, Dec. 18, 2025

‘Alive On Christmas’: A Cabell County Musician’s Ode To Recovery, Understanding

For many the Christmas season is not all merry and bright, but laced with an emotional weight that at times can be overwhelming. Those challenging emotions prompted a Cabell County musician, Parry Casto, to compose a different kind of Christmas song.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Oct. 10, 2025

The Year After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, it's been a year since Hurricane Helene hit central Appalachia. From the start, the recovery has brought people together. Also, country music’s Rob McNurlin grew up with traditional music in Eastern Kentucky. His friend Marty Stuart says he’s a folk hero. And, we check up on Virginia rapper and producer Byron Mack.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Sep. 29, 2025

Teaching Math Through Quilting And Matthew Perry Foundation In Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning

Quilting is more than a hobby: it offers some colorful lessons in math. And, the Matthew Perry Foundation comes to Appalachia to carry out the mission of its famous namesake.

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Government Maria Young, Sep. 20, 2025

Celebrating Recovery And Investigating High Power Costs, This West Virginia Week

Healing Appalachia is in full swing this weekend. And, Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate looks into the hidden costs of electricity in West Virginia.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Sep. 18, 2025

Healing Appalachia Kicks Off And Bracing For Disability Cuts, This West Virginia Morning

Healing Appalachia draws big names and big crowds to an annual celebration of recovery. And, a program that helps thousands of disabled West Virginians could be cut.

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Arts & Culture Randy Yohe, Sep. 17, 2025

Healing Appalachia Music Festival Celebrates Recovery, Moves To Eastern Kentucky

The sixth annual Healing Appalachia music festival kicks off on Thursday. The event celebrating those recovering from substance abuse has moved from Greenbrier County to eastern Kentucky.

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