Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. Also, the author of a new book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jun. 04, 2026

The Challenges And Benefits Of FMLA, This West Virginia Morning

If your aging parent needs surgery, you might need to take time away from work to care for them. A federal policy called the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives many employees job-protected leave for caregiving. But it has noteworthy limitations.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, May. 14, 2026

Treating Addiction With Psychedelics, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, psychedelic drugs might find acceptance as a treatment potential for mental health conditions and drug addictions.

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Economy Eric Douglas, May. 13, 2026

Joint Venture Brings Mine Bolting Production To W.Va.

A new joint venture company that will supply tools to the mining industry is coming to West Virginia.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Apr. 08, 2026

The Connection Between A Mineral And Data Centers, This West Virginia Morning

Fluorspar is a little-known mineral used to make everything from steel, aluminum and gasoline to uranium fuel and batteries. For the Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom, WKMS’ Lily Burris reports the largest known deposit of the critical mineral in the U.S. is in western Kentucky – and its applications in artificial intelligence (AI) could reawaken the region’s mining industry.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Nov. 25, 2025

Coal Miner Killed In W.Va. Was Pinned By Mine Supply Car, Report Says

Joseph Mitchell was one of two coal miners killed in West Virginia this month. Mitchell was pinned underneath the supply car after it and two locomotives derailed after striking another piece of equipment, MSHA’s preliminary report says on the Nov. 6 incident.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Jul. 02, 2025