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

Daniel Johnston recorded songs in his parents' basement in rural West Virginia that would eventually inspire artists such as Kurt Cobain, Beck, Wilco, and Sonic Youth. In this award-winning episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay explores the life, art, and enduring legacy of the late singer-songwriter and visual artist whose creative genius and struggles with bipolar disorder made him one of America's most influential outsider artists.

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Economy WVPB Staff, May. 21, 2026

Future Of First-Time Farming Program Uncertain, This West Virginia Morning

A small federal grant program aimed at increasing first-time farmer’s access to land, training and tools was finding fertile ground in West Virginia. But in March, the Trump administration suddenly terminated it, leaving local partners uncertain about their futures.

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Government Maria Young, May. 06, 2026

Coast Guard’s New Elite Command Coming To W.Va.

An additional 130 Coast Guard members will be employed in a new Special Missions Command in Kearneysville, West Virginia.

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Government Chris Schulz, Apr. 15, 2026

A Personal Perspective On The War In Iran

Ace Parsi shared his perspective on the war in Iran as an Iranian American.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 04, 2025

Traveling Exhibit’s Stop At WVU Highlights African American Military History

A private collection that features over 650 items focusing on African American history and culture including photographs, records and news clippings was on display in WVU’s student union building Tuesday. It highlighted the role of African Americans in the nation’s armed forces from the post-Civil War Buffalo Soldiers to today.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Oct. 29, 2024

Kingwood WWII Veteran Laid To Rest 80 Years After Dying In Combat

A veteran from Kingwood, Preston County was buried at a cemetery in his hometown Tuesday, eight decades after he died in World War II combat on the South Pacific Palau islands. Lieutenant Jay Manown, Jr...

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Arts & Culture Emily Zirkelbach, Jun. 27, 2024

West Virginia Gold Star Mothers Honor Fallen Service Members, Support Veterans

West Virginia's Gold Star organizations offer veterans and the families of fallen service members ongoing support through year-round fundraising and programming.

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