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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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 01, 2026

Schools Disqualified, Placed On Probation From Hope Scholarship Program

The schools were punished for financial misconduct and violations of the program's rules.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jun. 23, 2026

Hope Scholarship Applications Nearly Double From Last Year

Based on a full scholarship of just over $5,400 per student, Treasurer Larry Pack’s office estimated the program’s cost is currently $155 million.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jun. 09, 2026

Dealing With Thousands Of Abandoned Natural Gas Wells, This West Virginia Morning

There are just over 6,000 abandoned or orphaned natural gas wells in West Virginia, according to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. Some estimates suggest that number is low. The surprising thing, though, is where some of them are located.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jun. 08, 2026

Hope Scholarship Reports Application Boom As Deadline Approaches

Applications for the first year without restrictions on applications to the Hope Scholarship have already doubled this year's participants.

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Education Chris Schulz, Mar. 23, 2026

‘When I Grow Up’ Annual Essay Contest Winners Announced

Now in its 19th year, the “When I Grow Up” essay contest allows students to submit a short essay that explains what they want to be when they grow up for the chance at $500.

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Education Eric Douglas, Mar. 03, 2026

State Leaders Celebrate Hope Scholarship For All

As of Monday, the Hope Scholarship is available to every child in the state without having been enrolled in public school first, greatly expanding the number of eligible recipients.

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