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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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Feb. 27, 2026

House Of Delegates Advances Major Regulations For Vape, Smoke Shops

The regulations for vape and smoke shops include required licensing, location restrictions and signage requirements in an effort to curb appeal to children.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Apr. 17, 2025

Using Art To Communicate And Lead Pollution Exposure In Children, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, an Eastern Panhandle artist communicates through her art, and how children get exposed to high levels of lead.

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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 25, 2025

Postal Workers Rally Against Cuts And A Vaccine Exemption Bill Fails To Pass, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, postal unions across the U.S. rallied against job cuts and the possibility of a privatized postal service last week and a vaccine exemption bill fails in the House of Delegates.

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 24, 2025

Reporters Discuss Education Bills And Addressing Homelessness In Southern W.Va., This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, how people experiencing homelessness and their advocates in the southern coal fields are addressing housing and Mountain State Spotlight's Duncan Slade reflects on the legislature's actions on education so far.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jan. 16, 2025

Christmas Trees Get Second Life As Fish Habitats

Thousands of old Christmas trees will be mulched or taken to the landfill in the weeks ahead. A program from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources aims to give our old decorations new life in local lakes and reservoirs.

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Health & Science Randy Yohe, Nov. 26, 2024