Encore: Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Government Maria Young, Aug. 06, 2026

School Voucher Investigation Is ‘A Distraction,’ Says Delegate

Gov. Patrick Morrisey is getting pushback for the concerns he’s raised about school clothing voucher funds that are accessed through ATMs.

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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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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 20, 2026

Delegates Discuss Needs Of State Foster Care System

On this episode of The Legislature Today, issues with Child Protective Services (CPS) and the state foster care system are persistent. The West Virginia Legislature faces questions on how to correct the problems that arise every year. News Director Eric Douglas speaks with Dels. Jonathan Pinson, R-Mason, and Hollis Lewis, D-Kanawha, to get their take on the issue.

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Government Jack Walker +, Apr. 13, 2025

In Eleventh Hour, Senate Republicans Suspend Rules To Pass DEI Ban

Both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature voted to pass a bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. But a technical error sent the state Senate into chaos Saturday night.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 11, 2025

Lawmakers Vote To Dissolve Anti-Discrimination Office, Already Hollowed Out Amid DEI Cuts

The West Virginia House of Delegates voted Friday to pass Senate Bill 837, which would eliminate the West Virginia Office of Equal Opportunity. That office is charged with protecting residents from discrimination.

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 03, 2025