WVU Jewish Student Center Commemorates Third Anniversary Of 2023 Attacks
An organizer said the goal of the display was to be a source of light and strength when remembering hard times.
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A Conversation On Documentary ‘King Coal’ And W.Va. Town Advocates For End To Gun Violence, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, each year, tens of thousands of Americans die from firearm injuries. In 2022, that figure included more than 300 West Virginians. Nationally, U.S. residents are split on a solution. But residents of a town in Brooke County are advocating for an end to gun violence through political organizing, public art and prayer.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLooking Back at 2023, Inside Appalachia
This week, we return to some of our favorite stories from 2023. Appalachia saw challenge and calamity, but people found joy … and strength. We learn about how an old family tradition is connecting with a new generation –and we find unexpected views and surprises just off the interstate.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSillier Side Of Minor League Baseball And A Look At New Film ‘King Coal,’ This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Elaine McMillion Sheldon’s latest documentary is called “King Coal.” The imaginative film focuses on central Appalachia, how coal mining has influenced its culture and how that may be changing. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke with Sheldon and co-producer Molly Born about the film.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News'King Coal' Blends Documentary And Dream To Paint A Vivid Picture Of Appalachian Culture
Appalachian filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon’s new "King Coal" blends documentary and imaginative storytelling in a way that pulls viewers into a compelling portrait of Appalachia’s coal communities.
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The Front Porch: Five Taxes That Could Be Cut
Reforming the tax system is a major priority for the new GOP leadership of the West Virginia Legislature. Senate President Bill Cole has even floated the…
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