A Secret City In East Tennessee, Inside Appalachia

This week, we take a look at how the U.S. government built a secret city in East Tennessee during World War II to work on the atomic bomb. Also, almost everybody has a favorite cup or coffee mug, but how far would you go to replace it? And, we hear from a cabinetmaker on the physicality of poetry.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Dec. 23, 2025

Christmas Past, Present And Future At Home And Abroad

Two West Virginia University professors discuss the ancient origins of our modern Christmas traditions as well as how people in other countries celebrate.

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TV WVPB Pressroom, Dec. 04, 2025

Stream The 2025 W.Va. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Stream the 2025 West Virginia Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Dec. 21, 2024

Holiday Favorites From Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, we go a-wassailing in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s kind of like Christmas caroling, with a kick. Also, family recipes bring generations together. But what happens when you’ve got grandma’s potato candy recipe, and it doesn’t have exact measurements? And a new book explores the magical dark side of nature.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Dec. 04, 2024

Joyful Night Coming To State Capitol, And Streaming Online

West Virginians are invited to kick off the holiday season tonight at the State Capitol. The 2024 Joyful Night celebration starts tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. on the south steps of the We...

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Nov. 19, 2024

Funding Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation And Fire Safety Tips For The Holidays This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, some things to keep in mind as we spend more time in the kitchen and around the fireplace. And the future of federal funds help to clean up abandoned mine lands under a new administration.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Nov. 13, 2023

Adjusting Holiday Expectations For Loved Ones With Dementia

The holidays can be a stressful time, but dementia can make that even more difficult. For his series, “Getting Into Their Reality: Caring For Aging Parents,” News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Teresa Morris, program director for the West Virginia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, to get some ideas for families who are working to include someone with dementia into their celebrations.

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