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Us & Them: Daniel Johnston — The Troubled Life And Artistic Genius Of West Virginia Music Hall Of Fame Inductee

Daniel Johnston’s unpolished cassette recordings—raw vocals and all—captivated indie music fans in the ’80s and caught the attention of Kurt Cobain, Sonic Youth, Beck and Wilco. Now, the late “outsider artist” is headed into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. On the next Us & Them, host Trey Kay explores Johnston’s life, art, and enduring legacy.

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W.Va. Justice Diversion Plan Balances Outpatient Treatment, Public Safety 

The state’s developing plan to divert the mentally disabled from jails and state hospitals faces organizational and funding challenges.

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W.Va. Experiencing Mental Illness At Rates Higher Than The National Average

West Virginians are experiencing mental illness at rates higher than the national average, and it's even worse in southern West Virginia.

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New Art Exhibit Reflects Loss From Recent Academic Cuts At WVU, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Education Reporter Chris Schulz sat down with WVU professor and owner of Morgantown art gallery Galactic Panther, Eli Pollard to discuss the exhibit and the impacts of the university’s cuts.

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