Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Apr. 24, 2026

Weaving Poetry Into Short Stories, This West Virginia Morning

Kentucky writer Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr’s new book Tore All To Pieces weaves poetry and short stories into a narrative about people and place. Inside Appalachia’s Bill Lynch recently spoke with Carver and brings us this conversation.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Apr. 23, 2026

Chemical Leak In Institute And Latest 'Us & Them,' This West Virginia Morning

Two people have died, and a third is listed in critical condition following a sudden chemical release Wednesday at a catalyst refinery plant near Nitro and Institute. Also, we listen to an excerpt from the latest Us & Them where host Trey Kay leads a community discussion at Marshall on the American Revolution.

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Energy & Environment Maria Young +, Apr. 22, 2026

2 Dead, Dozens Injured Following Chemical Leak In Institute

Two people are dead and one is in critical condition after a volatile reaction at a chemical manufacturing facility in Nitro Wednesday morning. Approximately 30 or more people — including seven first responders — were transported from the site or sought medical attention independently, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey Wednesday evening.

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Government Curtis Tate, Oct. 28, 2022