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 Eric Douglas, Aug. 14, 2026

State Of Emergency Extended For 12 Counties

The State of Emergency in 12 counties, following the severe storms and flooding that struck West Virginia beginning July 21, has been extended.

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Government Maria Young, Aug. 04, 2026

Expedited Federal Disaster Funds Approved For Lewis, Upshur Counties

President Trump has approved $4.5 million in federal funds for storm victims of Lewis and Upshur Counties.

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Arts & Culture Maria Young, Jul. 27, 2026

Volunteers Swarm Flood-Ravaged Regions Of W.Va.

Scores of volunteers have poured into flood-worn north-central West Virginia, bringing cleanup supplies and food that residents need for the long recovery ahead.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jul. 27, 2026

How AI May Help Predict Tornadoes, This West Virginia Morning

Tornadoes are notoriously unpredictable, making forecasting nearly impossible. But now, artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to improve forecast models. We listen to the latest story from The Allegheny Front, a public media program based in Pittsburgh, that reports on environmental issues in the region.

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Energy & Environment Maria Young, Jul. 24, 2026

Flood Fatalities Confirmed As Work Continues To Restore Crucial Services

Officials confirmed two people died in floodwaters as a massive storm system swept north central West Virginia this week, leaving more than 1,000 damaged homes and businesses in its wake.

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Energy & Environment Maria Young, Jul. 23, 2026

First Responders Conduct Search And Rescue, Begin Storm Cleanup

Parts of Lewis, Upshur and Barbour Counties are beginning to recover from massive flooding, but an estimated 1,000 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed and not everyone has been accounted for.

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