Encore: 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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Government Chris Schulz, Nov. 09, 2026

Lawmakers Call For Investigation, Resignation Of State Auditor

Lawmakers are expressing serious concern over reports that the state auditor intervened directly in the sale of properties with delinquent taxes.

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Government Maria Young, Nov. 06, 2026

Former Rockefeller Staff, Colleagues Point To A Lasting Legacy

Former U.S. senator and West Virginia governor John D. "Jay" Rockefeller died Thursday night, leaving behind a lifetime of accomplishments that many West Virginians who knew him say will continue.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Nov. 06, 2026

New Appalachian Horror, Science Fiction Anthology, This West Virginia Morning

These Dreaming Hills is a new horror and science fiction anthology collecting stories from across Appalachia. Inside Appalachia's Bill Lynch spoke with editor Noah Ashley Blooms about the book.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Nov. 05, 2026

AG Sues Snapchat, Promotes Shield Initiative

West Virginia's Attorney General JB McCuskey continues his campaign against social media companies for putting children at risk. Thursday he announced a lawsuit against Snap Inc., the maker of Snapchat.

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Government Chris Schulz, Oct. 30, 2026

Federal Judge Orders State To Halt Investigation Into Environmental Groups

Judge Joseph Robert Goodwin ordered Thursday that Attorney General JB McCuskey stop enforcing subpoenas against two environmental groups for the next fourteen days.

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Government Chris Schulz, Oct. 29, 2026

State Files Suit Against TikTok For Child Endangerment

Attorney General JB McCuskey claims TikTok violated numerous West Virginia consumer protection laws and created a platform that puts West Virginia kids at risk.

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