A Mine Wars Graphic Novel, Storytelling And W.Va. Life, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, we speak with the author of a new graphic novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars. Also, professional storyteller James Froemel invents quirky characters, like a sign maker who can't spell. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums. But, there’s a kind of animal rescue called pouch picking. We talk with author Laura Jackson.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jan. 13, 2025

LGBTQ Inclusion In Huntington And Reading Roadblocks In Prisons, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, will LGBTQ inclusion in Huntington stay strong under a new mayor as some civil rights face attack on the state level?

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Dec. 18, 2024

Did You Feel That Shaking? Earthquakes Are Rare In W.Va., But Not In Appalachia

Curtis Tate spoke with Tom Pratt, a U.S. Geological Survey research geophysicist, about seismic activity in the region.

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Government Randy Yohe, Dec. 17, 2024

Huntington Mayor-Elect Lays Out Plan To Tackle Homelessness

The man about to lead West Virginia’s second largest city is gearing up to tackle one of its biggest challenges. Homelessness is a growing challenge in Huntington and throughout West Virginia. ...

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Government WVPB Staff, Dec. 17, 2024

Discussing Homelessness And Looking At The Coal Industry, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Huntington's mayor-elect discusses homelessness and we look at the state's coal industry.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Dec. 07, 2024

The Sistersville Ferry And Keeping Listeners Connected, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, crossing a river by ferry can be a special experience, and hard to come by. On the Ohio River, a retiring ferry captain passes the torch to his deck hand. And Hurricane Helene destroyed roads and knocked out power and cell service across western North Carolina. But there was still a way to keep people in touch.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Dec. 06, 2024

A W.Va. Broadway Star’s Musical Path And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Huntington native and Tony Award winning actor Michael Cerveris discusses his musical path from West Virginia, and our Song of the Week.

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