‘Jay’ Rockefeller Dies At 89
Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died.
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How A Western North Carolina Public Radio Station Covered Helene
Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams reached out to Blue Ridge Public Radio News Director Laura Lee to learn how the station operated through Hurricane Helene — while also covering the storm and its aftermath.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAfter Hurricane Helene, Morgan County Bolsters Local Emergency Prep
The devastation of Hurricane Helene has led emergency response officials and advocates in Morgan County to bolster emergency preparedness efforts for the public.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWorkers Affected By April Storms Now Eligible For Unemployment Benefits
The Disaster Unemployment Assistance program is accepting applications from residents whose employment was affected by severe weather incidents in April that spanned West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFEMA Declares April Storms Major Disaster, Opening W.Va. To Federal Funds
Flooding, landslides and tornadoes swept West Virginia in April. FEMA has declared the events a major disaster, allowing residents to apply for federal aid for damages.
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State Natural Disaster Emergency Funding Becomes Political Squabble
Gov. Jim Justice said the opinions of some legislative leaders that he can use some of the $85 million Civil Contingency Fund for emergency relief are wrong. Those leaders say otherwise.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCommunities Work Together In The Aftermath Of Devastating Floods
“These are our people, we have to help." WVPB speaks with community members affected by recent flooding in Kanawha County. The communities around Slaughter, Witcher, Fields, Kelly and Horse Mill Creek had six to nine inches of precipitation through Monday morning.
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