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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Aug. 20, 2025

New Book Explores Little-Known History Of Black-Owned Hotel In Harpers Ferry

A Jefferson County author's new book unveils the history of Thomas and Lavinia Lovett, a Black couple who in 1890 opened Harpers Ferry's iconic Hill Top Hotel.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Apr. 18, 2025

Author Examines The Kingston Fossil Plant Spill And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a new book examines the Kingston Fossil Plant Spill, coal - fired power plants are granted regulatory exemptions and our Song of the Week.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Oct. 10, 2023

‘Churched-Up Soup Beans’ And A New Book From A Climate Scientist, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the owner and head chef at the Northern Panhandle’s Vagabond Kitchen Matt Welsch spoke with Randy Yohe about his plans to enhance the dining experience at state park lodge restaurants.

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Education Chris Schulz, Aug. 01, 2022

Upcoming Book Takes An Inside Look At 2018 Teacher Strikes

In 2018, teachers and education workers in West Virginia went on strike for better pay and benefits in a labor action that ultimately spread to eight other states. Now, a new book titled ‘Rank and File Rebels’ takes a look at the movement in four of the states, including West Virginia. The book’s co-author and former West Virginia teacher Brendan Muckian-Bates sat down with reporter Chris Schulz to discuss.

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WVPB News Glynis Board, Sep. 17, 2013

Legendary Locals celebrated in Wheeling

Brent Carney, professor of History at Eastern Gateway Community College, conceived of the idea of putting a book of local Wheeling legends together.“I…

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