'Disposable,' Accessible Climbing And Memes, Inside Appalachia

This week, COVID-19 exposed the contempt society has for marginalized people. The author of a new book says these folks are anything but passive. Also, rock climbers with disabilities have found a home in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, which offers some pumpy crags. And, the online world of Appalachian memes and what they tell us about the folks who live here.

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Crackdown Yields Dozens Of Arrests And Teaching Kids To Love Reading, This West Virginia Week

The government shutdown, crackdowns on drugs and immigration, concern about the future of clean energy jobs and an effort to help kids across the nation learn to love reading were all in the news this week.

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Education Maria Young, Sep. 27, 2025

A Dozen ICE Arrests And A Popular Fruit Gets Bottled, This West Virginia Week

Twelve people were charged with immigration violations along the West Virginia Turnpike in a two-day period this week. And a life saving effort that began in this state just went nationwide.

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Government Maria Young, Sep. 20, 2025

Celebrating Recovery And Investigating High Power Costs, This West Virginia Week

Healing Appalachia is in full swing this weekend. And, Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate looks into the hidden costs of electricity in West Virginia.

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Government Maria Young, Sep. 13, 2025

An Economic Backyard Brawl And Teacher Of The Year, This West Virginia Week

High tech assistance designed to keep student athletes safe and more federal flood relief for two counties, on this West Virginia Week.

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Government Maria Young, Sep. 06, 2025

An Education Merger And Back On Track At Pipestem, This West Virginia Week

Appalachian Power has a way to access the funds it needs without putting the full cost on customers. And after a major overhaul, the Pipestem tram is up and running.

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Government Maria Young, Aug. 30, 2025

Constructing Homes In Huntington And A Campaign For Clean Water in Appalachia, This West Virginia Week

Leaders of Huntington want commuters who work in the city to have a home there -- they've got a plan. And a campaign to help those in need access clean water looks at the unique challenges in Appalachia.

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