LISTEN: Sarah Jarosz Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week
On this episode, host Kathy Mattea welcomes Sarah Jarosz, Missy Raines & Allegheny, Jill Andrews, Andrina Turenne, and Chinobay.
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Urban Cryptids, Rediscovering Local Musicians And Covering Data Centers, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, urban cryptids get us into the Halloween spirit, a researcher revives forgotten musicians and a conversation with a journalist covering data center development.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEffort To Recognize The Musical Talents Of Coal Miners, This West Virginia Morning
Southern West Virginia has rich but often overlooked musical traditions. Chris Haddox is a WVU professor of sustainable design, but he's also spent years uncovering more information on those overlooked musicians. We spoke with him to learn more about his effort to shine a light on the musical talents of local miners, now with the help of a grant from the Mellon Foundation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Of Emergency Declared For 3 Southern W.Va. Counties
Gov. Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for Boone, Logan, and Raleigh counties following severe storms, flash flooding, and landslides.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHope Gas, Logan County Schools Join Up For Technical Education
Logan County students now have access to high-level careers in the utilities and energy sector through the Hope Pathways program.
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State School Board Approves More School Closures, Returns Some Local Control To Intervened Districts
Financial constraints continue to lead school districts in West Virginia to close and consolidate schools to try and rein in costs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSouth Man Elementary Teacher Stephanie Fryer Honored With Above And Beyond Award
Stephanie Fryer, a special education teacher at South Man Elementary in Logan County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s November 2025 Above and Beyond Award. Fryer is known for creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported. She works persistently to meet students’ academic, social and emotional needs.
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