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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Mar. 28, 2024

Harpers Ferry Reaches New Heights Four Years After Pandemic

Harpers Ferry is a historic West Virginia city and international tourist hub. But four years ago the national park and surrounding town were devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Arts & Culture Sep. 18, 2020

In Floyd County, KY, People Turn To Traditions Of Processing Meat At Home

In a special report as part of the Inside Appalachia Folkways Project, Nicole Musgrave spoke with several people in Floyd County, Kentucky who have used the pandemic as an opportunity to teach others how to process meat at home.

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WVPB News Emily Allen, Jul. 20, 2020

Wrestlers And Fans Venture 'Out Of The Darkness' With Drive-In Show

You’ve heard of drive-in movies and drive-in restaurants… But how about drive-in professional wrestling? The All Star Wrestling company out of Madison,…

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WVPB News Roxy Todd, Jun. 19, 2020

Men Spend More Time With Kids During Pandemic, But Women Still Do More

During the coronavirus pandemic, both fathers and mothers stepped up to help more with childcare. However, overall, mothers still continue to do 15 hours…

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WVPB News Brittany Patterson, Apr. 20, 2020

Gig Workers Eligible For Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Beginning Friday

West Virginians who are self-employed or independent contractors will soon be able to apply for unemployment benefits if they’ve been impacted by the…

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WVPB News Caitlin Tan, Apr. 20, 2020

W.Va. Woman Recounts Family's Survival Of Spanish Flu

Just over 100 years ago, West Virginia faced the Spanish Flu, which is thought to be one of the world’s deadliest pandemics in modern history. Records…

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