Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jun. 22, 2026

State Lawmakers Support End Of Greyhound Racing In Letter To Senators

In the letter, state lawmakers argued that a federal ban on dog racing would help West Virginia be in line with the rest of the country and free up state tax revenues for unmet needs.

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Government Maria Young, Feb. 26, 2026

Senate Bill To Lift Homeschool Requirements Moves Forward Despite Opposition

On the first of three required readings the Senate passed a bill to remove curriculum and educational requirements for parents who want to homeschool their children.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 29, 2025

Morrisey Signs School Smartphone Ban, National Motto Bills Into Law

On Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed into law two bills passed this year by the West Virginia Legislature that pertain to public schools in West Virginia.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 09, 2025

Schools, Elections, Drug Penalties: House Judiciary Committee Acts On Wide Spate Of Bills

In a Wednesday morning meeting of the House Judiciary Committee, delegates took action on bills pertaining to classroom decor, election protocol, drug offenses and the oil and gas industry.

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Government Briana Heaney, Feb. 27, 2024

Marital Exemption For Sexual Abuse Could Be Removed From State Code

Currently there is a exemption for sexual abuse in marriage. Monday the Senate passed a bill that would change that.

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Government Briana Heaney, Feb. 12, 2024

Senate Takes On School Discipline, Other Bills

Teachers may have the ability to remove troubled children from elementary school classrooms if Senate Bill 614 becomes law. The bill sparked a lot of debate on the chamber floor. It gives kindergarten through sixth grade teachers the ability to remove children from classes or from school if they are exhibiting certain behavior like threatening teachers or classmates or otherwise creating an unsafe learning environment.

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