Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Government Eric Douglas, Jun. 24, 2026

Chemours Agrees To $450 Million PFAS Settlement

The Chemours Company has agreed to pay $450 million for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) releases at four facilities in three states, including West Virginia.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, May. 20, 2026

State Receives More Than $9 Million For PFAS Clean Up

West Virginia is set to receive nearly $9.5 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help small and disadvantaged communities deal with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Aug. 08, 2025

Judge Orders Chemours To Obey Pollution Limits In Ohio River

U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin told Chemours to comply with federal limits on the discharge of PFAS, or forever chemicals, from its Washington Works plant.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Jun. 11, 2025

Gambling Addiction Recovery And Forever Chemical Removal, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn what recovering from problem gambling can look like, and hear about efforts to move forever chemicals from drinking water.

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