Traditions: The Ghost Of Ruth Ann And Other Local W.Va. Lore

Almost everyone has heard of the Mothman — West Virginia’s best known cryptid. But have you heard of Veggie Man? That’s another West Virginia cryptid. And it helped inspire a zine project from the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University. Producer Bill Lynch spoke with the center’s director, Lydia Warren, about the forthcoming publication, which is taking submissions.

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Government Jack Walker, Feb. 19, 2025

Will Thompson Ends Term As Trump Ousts Biden-Appointed US Attorneys

A U.S. attorney who represented southern West Virginia since 2021 concluded his term Tuesday amid President Donald Trump's effort to terminate all sitting officeholders tapped by former President Joe Biden.

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Government Curtis Tate, Jan. 27, 2025

The State’s Washington Delegation Has Changed: What It Means

Curtis Tate spoke with Sam Workman, director of the Institute for Policy Research and Public Affairs at West Virginia University, about what the changes mean for the state.

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Government Curtis Tate, Dec. 11, 2024

Manchin Scuttles Biden's Nominee For Labor Relations Board

Lauren McFerran’s term expires on Monday. If she isn’t confirmed and Biden doesn’t nominate anyone else, Republicans will have the majority on the board after President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

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Government Curtis Tate, Dec. 02, 2024

Regional Focus Makes Appalachia Stronger, Gayle Manchin Says

Beckley native Gayle Manchin became the first West Virginian to serve as federal co-chair of the 13-state Appalachian Regional Commission.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Dec. 02, 2024

Mountain Valley Pipeline's Final Cost Nears $10 Billion

When it first broke ground in 2018, the Mountain Valley Pipeline was estimated to cost $3.5 billion.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Nov. 25, 2024

Reflecting On Biden’s Energy Policy And The Role Of Foster Care Ombudsmen, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a conversation about what President Joe Biden’s energy policies have done for the state and region, understanding the role of West Virginia’s Foster Care Ombudsmen, and beech trees are on the brink of extinction in Pennsylvania.

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