Novel Shares Story Of Historical Black Kingdom In Western North Carolina

Following the American Civil War, a group of freed people fled violence and bought land in Western North Carolina. In the summer of 1873, these people formed a Black communal society they named “The Kingdom of the Happy Land.” A new novel tells a story set in the kingdom, both in the past and in the present day. It’s titled, “Happy Land.” Host Mason Adams spoke with its author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Jan. 03, 2025

Vision Board Collages Help Crafters Visualize Goals For New Year

Residents gathered at a library in Shepherdstown last month for a craft that helps set goals for the new year.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jan. 03, 2025

Visualizing New Year's Resolutions And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, folks assemble handmade collages to represent their new-year aspirations and our Song of the Week.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jan. 10, 2024

Starting The New Year Off Healthy

Many people plan to start a diet as a New Year’s resolution, but studies have shown that restrictive diets have high rates of failure. Reporter Chris Schulz spoke with registered dietician and WVU Extension specialist Gina Wood about more sustainable changes to have a larger impact on health in the long term.

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Government WVPB Staff, Jan. 10, 2024

Primary Election Candidate Filing And Health-Focused New Year’s Resolutions, This West Virginia

On this West Virginia Morning, candidates for local, state and federal offices can file for the May 14 Primary Election until midnight on Saturday, Jan. 27, and we talk with registered dietician and WVU Extension specialist Gina Wood about more sustainable changes to have a larger impact on your health in the long-term.

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