This week on Inside Appalachia, we head to the woods for a master class in foraging for wild mushrooms. And the woman behind the popular TikTok account “Appalachian Forager” makes jam from pawpaws and jewelry from coyote teeth. We also visit the Alleghany Highlands, where mountain maple syrup traditions are changing with the times.

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Press Release WVPB Pressroom, Feb. 07, 2025

Black History Town Hall Streamed Live On WVPB YouTube

Student News Live, in partnership with the Carter G. Woodson Lyceum, will present a live-streamed Black History Month Town Hall with Rev. Al Sharpton from the Paley Center for Media in New York City. WVPB will share the live stream from 7:30 – 8:15 p.m. Feb. 7 on our YouTube channel.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jan. 08, 2025

Shop – And Return – Locally For A More Sustainable Holiday

The holiday season is coming to an end, but some of its leftovers – like boxes and Christmas trees – are still hanging around. Cleaning up and preparing for next year can be done with an eye towards the environment.

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Education WVPB Staff, Dec. 04, 2024

Marshall Helps First Gen Students And Sen. Manchin Bids Farewell To Senate, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Marshall University is focusing efforts on supporting first generation college students, and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin addressed the Senate for the final time on Tuesday afternoon after 14 years in Washington and more than 40 years in public life.

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Government WVPB Staff, Oct. 24, 2024

Young Voters Weigh In, And Studying Chemicals From The East Palestine Train Derailment This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a recent Us & Them event at Marshall University talked with students to hear how this unusual campaign is landing with some of the nation’s youngest voters. And a look at a series of studies into the chemicals released from the East Palestine train derailment last year.

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Education Chris Schulz, Oct. 21, 2024

HEPC Launches Microcredential Initiative To Prepare Workforce For Changing Economy

State education leaders hope to prepare the state’s workforce for big economic changes with short courses called microcredentials. Microcredentials are short, focused courses that educate and certify learners in a particular subject. ...

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Oct. 19, 2024

First Time Voters, Surfing W.Va. And Exploring Identity Through Pins, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we hear from first time voters at Marshall University about what matters to them leading up to this year’s election. Briana Heaney will tell us about a unique way some peop...

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