Encore: The Grand March And A Year After A Denied Abortion, Inside Appalachia

This week, for nearly a century, the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival has staged a formal dance. Organizers rely on a manual that’s been passed down for generations. Also, abortion is illegal in most cases in Tennessee. So what happens after a birth? A photographer followed one mother for a year. And, new prisons are touted as a way to bring jobs to former coal communities. Not everybody agrees the trade-off is worth it.

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Health & Science Curtis Tate, Sep. 26, 2025

‘Normalize Naloxone’: Advocates Push To Save Lives From Overdoses

Harm reduction advocates in Charleston, where the overdose prevention initiative first began, are still keen on the importance of preventing overdose deaths.

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Government Eric Douglas, Sep. 25, 2025

CPS, Youth Services Staffing Improves In 2025

As of Sept. 1, 2025, the statewide vacancy rate for Child Protective Services (CPS) positions has dropped from 12% to 8.5%. Two years ago that rate was more than 27%.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Sep. 24, 2025

Latest Court Filings In Vaccine Exemption Lawsuit Focus On EPRA

Two motions filed in the Raleigh County Circuit Court vaccine lawsuits are arguing about the role of the Equal Protection for Religion Act on vaccine exemptions.

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Health & Science Curtis Tate, Sep. 23, 2025

Save A Life Day: Overdose Awareness Event Spreads To All 50 States

There will be 17 events in Kanawha County alone on Thursday, according to local organizers.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Sep. 22, 2025

A Rural Singing Tradition Takes Shape And How Climate Change Affects Weather, This West Virginia Morning

An age old tradition of using shapes instead of notes helps untrained singers harmonize. And as the fall season kicks off, a look at weather extremes -- and if climate change is playing a role.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Sep. 18, 2025

First Foundation Elects New Chairman, Prepares For New Round of Grants

Matt Harvey resigned as chairman of the West Virginia First Foundation at the organization’s meeting Thursday. Greg Duckworth was elected unanimously to replace him effective immediately.

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