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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Government Eric Douglas, Apr. 02, 2026

Morrisey Vetoes 12 Bills In Final Hours Before Deadline

The West Virginia Legislature closed its 60-day session at midnight on March 14. Gov. Patrick Morrisey had 15 days, not counting Sundays, to sign, veto or allow the 306 bills the body passed to become law. That deadline passed Wednesday night.

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Government Eric Douglas, Jan. 13, 2026

Save Women’s Sports Act Challenge Goes To US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments from two states Tuesday, including West Virginia, regarding laws that restrict transgender athletes from playing in girls sports in high school and college.

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Government Chris Schulz, Oct. 23, 2025

Feeding The Hungry Takes Center Stage At Morrisey Press Conference

Nationally, officials have warned that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may stop in November if the federal government shutdown continues.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Oct. 22, 2025

Touting The Success Of ICE Partnership And Exploring Reasons For Obesity, This West Virginia Morning

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday that 60 people have been arrested since the state entered into a partnership with the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) earlier this year. And a new national report examines some of the factors that influence this state's high obesity rates.

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Government Chris Schulz, Aug. 26, 2025

School Vaccine Lawsuits Consolidated In Raleigh County

Attorney General JB McCuskey requested the suits be consolidated on Aug. 19, arguing that identical issues will be argued throughout both cases and a single judicial response is mandatory.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 21, 2025

Advocates Call For Tobacco Prevention Funding Under New Administration

Advocates are hopeful that Governor Patrick Morrisey will include funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs in his upcoming budget proposal.

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