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 WVPB Staff, Jun. 04, 2026

The Challenges And Benefits Of FMLA, This West Virginia Morning

If your aging parent needs surgery, you might need to take time away from work to care for them. A federal policy called the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives many employees job-protected leave for caregiving. But it has noteworthy limitations.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Mar. 23, 2026

Weight Loss Drugs And How Weather, Infrastructure Affect Water Quality, This West Virginia Morning

GLP-1s have quickly become one of the most popular weight loss drugs in America, but it takes more than a regular shot to be successful. Also, extreme weather and aging infrastructure are a tough combination for many rural communities. One impact? The quality of drinking water.

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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 09, 2026

State Budget Talk And Setting Up A Medical Savings Account, This West Virginia Morning

With a final budget now approved by both the House and Senate and headed to Gov. Patrick Morrisey for a signature, West Virginia budget watchers say there are looming expenses that haven’t been taken into consideration. Also, more Americans than ever have access to a kind of savings account that lets them set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses. But this option takes a little effort to set up and navigate.

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Government WVPB Staff, Jan. 26, 2026

Hanshaw’s Priorities And A Special Medicaid Application For Pregnancy, This West Virginia Morning

We hear from House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, who outlines his goals for the 2026 West Virginia Legislative session. Also, if you’re newly pregnant and haven’t been able to afford health insurance, there’s a good chance you qualify for Medicaid.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jan. 12, 2026

When To See The Doctor And A Truffle Movement, This West Virginia Morning

If you feel under the weather, how do you know when it’s time to see a doctor? Also, a growing movement to make Appalachia the “truffle capital of the world,” is being led by a small-town farmer in southern Kentucky.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jan. 06, 2026

Benefits Of Community Health Centers, This West Virginia Morning

A job loss or an unexpected change in coverage costs might mean that you’re starting the year without health insurance. If you're looking for care, there might be an affordable option near you that you’ve never heard of.

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