Shinto Garden In Southwest Virginia And A Healing Mosaic In Kentucky, Inside Appalachia

This week, a Japanese Shinto garden took root in southwestern Virginia because of family connections spanning geography and generations. Also, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a new mosaic uses recovered objects to honor the town’s people after the flood of 2022. And, the young adult novel Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire mixes historical fact with spooky Appalachian folklore.

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Government Chris Schulz, Aug. 13, 2026

State Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In Political Cases

West Virginia Democrats will have their day in court next month to argue over a seat in the House of Delegates. On the same day, the state’s Board of Education will argue for its continued independence.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 14, 2025

State Board Of Education Will Pursue Legal Action Against Secretary Of State

The state Board of Education has already taken steps to pursue litigation in a related matter.

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Education Chris Schulz, May. 14, 2025

State Board Of Education Votes To Fight Legislative Oversight, Declares State Of Emergency In 2 Counties

The board voted Wednesday to pursue litigation to contest the constitutionality of House Bill 2755, and declared states of emergency in Tyler and Nicholas county schools.

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Education Briana Heaney, Mar. 26, 2025

Bill To Hand Legislature Control Over State Board Of Education Passes Senate

Senate Bill 705 aims to give the Legislature oversight and decision-making authority over the State Board of Education . ...

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Government Chris Schulz, Jun. 18, 2024

Homeschooling, Child Care Possible Targets Of Legislation As Justice Administration Nears End

The role of home schooling in the neglectful death of a 14-year-old continues to draw questions and concerns.

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 09, 2024

A House, Senate Recap, Student Journalists Report And A Lookback At A. James Manchin

On this episode of The Legislature Today, we wrap up another week of the West Virginia Legislative session, and the pace is starting to pick up in both chambers. We also have a story from our student reporters and a history lookback as well.

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