Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Economy Chris Schulz, Mar. 07, 2026

The Budget Bill Comes Early, Protecting Children And Frustration In The Senate, At The Legislature This Week

On The Legislature This Week, we hear from Kelly Allen, executive director of the Center on Budget and Policy, on the legislature’s budget bill and proposed tax cuts. And we hear what did and didn't make the cut on Crossover Day.

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Government Maria Young, Mar. 06, 2026

Senate President Responds To Criticism Of Bill Killed ‘In The Dark’

Sen. Randy Smith, R-Preston, explained his reasons for killing a bill that would have helped to facilitate public access to machine guns.

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Government Maria Young, Mar. 05, 2026

Lawmaker Unhappy With Bills That Have Been Cut

A senator expressed frustration with several bills cut from consideration this week.

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Government Maria Young, Feb. 06, 2026

Bill Provides Enforcement For Purple Heart Parking Spots

The West Virginia Senate approved a bill Friday that would set penalties for anyone who incorrectly parks in a spot designated for Purple Heart recipients.

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Government Maria Young, Jan. 21, 2026

Senator Angered By Slow Approval Process For Emergency Funds

Sen. Laura Chapman, R-Ohio, told her colleagues it was "outrageous" not to suspend rules in order to vote on emergency funds for a school system in her jurisdiction.

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Health & Science Briana Heaney, Apr. 14, 2025