New legislative agendas at the state level aim to chip away at reproductive rights, even in states that recently passed constitutional protections for abortion. On this episode of Us & Them, Host Trey Kay examines how conservative state supreme courts might limit voter-approved amendments — and how abortion-friendly states are pushing back. Meanwhile, President Trump’s new administration could override all state laws through certain executive actions, including one involving a 19th century anti-vice law. Now that the election’s over, what’s next for abortion?

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Nov. 07, 2024

Berkeley County IRS Data Center Will Transition Away From Fossil Fuels

A national data hub in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle will soon transition away from fossil fuels and toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Located in the Berkeley County community of Kearneysv...

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Apr. 08, 2024

Eastern Panhandle Celebrates Decade Of Inpatient Hospice Care

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Hospice of the Panhandle's inpatient campus in Kearneysville. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., delivered a speech to commemorate the anniversary.

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Education Liz McCormick, Apr. 22, 2022

All 5 W.Va. Public Charter Schools On Track To Open In Fall 2022

All five of West Virginia’s public charter schools are on track to open in fall 2022, despite a location issue for one of the brick-and-mortar schools. Nitro Preparatory Academy, one of the state’s three physical charter schools, hit a snag recently and is searching for a new building in Kanawha County.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Sep. 04, 2019

Leveling The Playing Field, Video Games Empower People With Disabilities

For people with disabilities, video games can help them feel more included and accepted in social circles. “In a video game, you don't know that I have a…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, May. 01, 2018

More Outdoor Learning Could Improve Student Achievement & Confidence

Community members are rallying around a school in the Eastern Panhandle. They want to build an outdoor classroom so that kids can get into nature more…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Sep. 28, 2016

Drug Epidemic Takes Toll on Foster Care System

The drug epidemic in West Virginia affects more than just the work force, or the number of people in a prison cell or treatment center. It’s also had a…

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