Novel Shares Story Of Historical Black Kingdom In Western North Carolina

Following the American Civil War, a group of freed people fled violence and bought land in Western North Carolina. In the summer of 1873, these people formed a Black communal society they named “The Kingdom of the Happy Land.” A new novel tells a story set in the kingdom, both in the past and in the present day. It’s titled, “Happy Land.” Host Mason Adams spoke with its author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Mar. 12, 2025

Preserving History With The Mardi Gras Of Appalachia And Legislative Action On Foster Care Issues, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the annual Fasnacht celebration in Randolph County has become the Mardi Gras of Appalachia, and community stakeholders discuss legislative action on foster care.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Feb. 27, 2025

Senate Moves Bill To Ban Certain Food Dyes In Schools

Thursday afternoon, Senators heard testimony on legislation to ban certain food additives from school nutritional programs.

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Government Chris Schulz, Aug. 09, 2024

Justice Hosts Bill Signing Ceremony At Firefighter Convention

Gov. Jim Justice ceremonially signed House Bill 5128 Friday at the West Virginia State Firemen’s Association’s annual convention in Julian, WV.

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Government WVPB Staff, May. 09, 2024

W.Va.’s Legislative Scorecard And A Look At Compassion Fatigue On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we speak with Judy Ball, chair of the Legislative Action Workgroup for the League of Women Voters of West Virginia, to break down the state's 2024 Legislative Scorecard. Also, we hear an excerpt from our Us & Them episode, "Compassion Fatigue."

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Government Jack Walker +, Mar. 27, 2024

Tracking The Bills The Governor Vetoes, Signs Into Law

As the deadline for Gov. Jim Justice to sign bills into law approaches, there are still numerous bills on the table awaiting his consideration.

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 26, 2024

As Deadline Nears, More Than 170 Bills Wait For Signature

About 63 percent of the bills passed during the West Virginia Legislature's 2024 regular session await a response from Gov. Jim Justice, which is due March 27.

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