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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Health & Science Jack Walker, Apr. 30, 2025

Despite Bans In States Like W.Va., Abortion On The Rise Nationally

Despite a growing number of states like West Virginia adopting restrictions on abortion, national figures remain stable. The total number of abortions provided across the U.S. in 2024 even increased.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Oct. 04, 2024

Author Recounts ‘Pill Mill’ Trial In Southern Ohio

The opioid epidemic has long devastated Appalachia. Drug overdose deaths are falling both within West Virginia and the United States, but the epidemic has already claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in the past two decades — including tens of thousands of West Virginians.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Jul. 29, 2024

Peppers, Cucumbers, Squash From Ohio Farm Recalled For Potential Listeria Contamination

Numerous vegetables handled by the Ohio-based Wiers Farm were recalled by the United States Food and Drug Administration last week over a potential listeria contamination.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Jul. 10, 2024

Inaugural Year Of Governor’s School For Tourism On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, imagine packing all the highlights of things to do in West Virginia into one fun-filled trip. That’s what the inaugural Governor’s School for Tourism did recently for several dozen high school students. But as Maria Young reports, there are some high hopes riding on the career choices these students will make in the years ahead.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Jun. 24, 2024

Thousands Travel Outside W.Va. For Abortion Care After Roe

More than 2,200 West Virginia residents traveled out of state to receive an abortion in 2023. Among them, 820 went to Maryland, 600 went to Pennsylvania and 590 went to Virginia.

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Arts & Culture Liz Pahl, Jun. 24, 2024

Discovering The Mental Health Benefits Of Old-Time Music Jams

Human beings have used music to do everything from soothe children to sleep or to fire up crowds during football games, but there are other benefits, too. Folkways Reporter Liz Pahl explored them during an old-time jam session in Athens, Ohio.

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