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 John Raby +, Jul. 03, 2024

Judge Dismisses Federal Lawsuit Over W.Va. Prison And Jail Conditions

A class action lawsuit filed last August by several West Virginia inmates over living conditions in the state’s correctional system has been dismissed.

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Government Randy Yohe, Oct. 17, 2023

W.Va. Correction Commissioner Says Jails System Improving

Corrections Commissioner William Marshall said for the first time since COVID-19 hit, jail and prison guard vacancies have fallen below 1,000 - standing at 990. We have a class of 55 right now that wi...

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Government Randy Yohe +, Aug. 14, 2023

Justice Signs Bills To Stem State Corrections Crisis

Gov. Jim Justice said the state should have responded to corrections officer vacancies and facility maintenance needs two years ago.

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Government Randy Yohe, Jul. 07, 2023

Fixing W.Va. Corrections Crisis Has Hints Of Possible Resolution

Legislators say fixing the state’s corrections crisis is not just about money. And when it does come to money, they say it’s not just about a one-time funding fix.

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Government Randy Yohe, Apr. 14, 2023

Jail Worker Crisis Highlights Legislative Interims

Testifying in recent committee meetings, corrections leaders described the state’s worst correction officer shortage in 30 years. They counted more than 1,000 open positions and vacancy rates reaching 70 percent in some facilities.

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Government Shepherd Snyder, Feb. 23, 2023

Activists Call For Federal Investigation Into W.Va. Jail Deaths

Activists with the Poor People’s Campaign are calling for a federal investigation into West Virginia jails following a rise in the number of reported deaths.

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