Award-Winning Book Reveals Why Books Are Important For Incarcerated Appalachians

Each year Berea College and the Appalachian Studies Association present the Weatherford Awards. They honor books about the Appalachian South. The winner of the 2024 award for nonfiction is titled, This Book is Free and Yours to Keep. It consists largely of letters from incarcerated people across the region who corresponded with the Appalachian Prison Book Project. Ellen Skirvin is one of the book’s editors.

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Government Jack Walker, Feb. 20, 2025

Berkeley County Residents Hope Local Priorities Won't Be Lost In House Seat Shuffle

After a months-long tug-of-war over a House seat, Berkeley County residents say they want to focus on local issues, no matter who represents them in the West Virginia Legislature.

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Government WVPB Staff, Dec. 16, 2024

The Incoming State Government And Buying Used Tech For A Green Holiday, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the possible effects of a Republican Supermajority in West Virginia's legislature, and reducing your carbon footprint by buying refurbished tech.

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Government Jack Walker, Nov. 04, 2024

W.Va. Republican Party Gains Enrollment Entering Election

West Virginia was once a Democratic stronghold. But in the past decade, the state has grown increasingly red. Between December 2016 and October 2024, Democratic Party enrollment in West Virginia fell by...

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Government WVPB Staff, Nov. 04, 2024

Party Affiliation In W.Va. And Mason County Growing Pains, This West Virginia Morning

Tomorrow is Election Day. While West Virginia was once a Democratic stronghold, the Republican Party became the state's most common political affiliation by 2021.

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Government Jack Walker, Sep. 25, 2024

Election Could Negate Search For Jefferson Co. Commissioner

Turmoil over vacancy proceedings has plagued the Jefferson County Commission since the summer of 2023. That’s when former Commissioner Claire Ath stepped ...

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Government Jack Walker, May. 07, 2024

Ousted Commissioner Swaps Parties, Muddying Search For Successor

Days before a West Virginia circuit court removed her from office, former Jefferson County Commissioner Jennifer Krouse unexpectedly left the Republican Party behind. Elected as a “...

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