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, Jun. 22, 2026

State Lawmakers Support End Of Greyhound Racing In Letter To Senators

In the letter, state lawmakers argued that a federal ban on dog racing would help West Virginia be in line with the rest of the country and free up state tax revenues for unmet needs.

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Education Chris Schulz, May. 05, 2026

State Begins To Collect Funds For School Mobile Alert Buttons

A fund to help provide mobile alert buttons for school teachers and staff received close to $400,000 in donations Monday.

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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 WVPB Staff, Sep. 18, 2025

Charlie Kirk Memorial Planned For Capitol Steps

The public is invited to attend a memorial event called “Remembering Charlie Kirk – a Call to Courage” at the West Virginia Capitol in honor of slain political activist Charlie Kirk.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Mar. 26, 2025

House Bill On Foster Care Takes Nuanced Approach To Sibling Reunification

Under current code, the Department of Human Services is required to reunite siblings if circumstances allow it, but the bill now makes reunification permissive.

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Government Emily Rice, Feb. 28, 2025

Lawmakers Focus On Audio Recording Rules For CPS Workers

Under a bill that moved through the House Subcommittee on Human Services Thursday, Child Protective Services (CPS) workers would be allowed to record audio of their investigations.

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