Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. Also, the author of a new book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jun. 17, 2026

National Analysis Identifies Disparities In Distribution Of School Choice Vouchers In W.Va.

Starting in March, existing private school and traditional homeschool students became eligible to participate in the Hope Scholarship program.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Mar. 12, 2026

How Hospital Closures Are Affecting Rural Communities, This West Virginia Morning

In rural communities across America, there are people traveling many miles from home to deliver babies. In the past five years, nearly 125 rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies or announced that they will. That’s about two closings a month. On the next Us & Them, host Trey Kay hears from families facing that change, and how it’s affecting prospects for their rural cities and towns.

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Economy Jack Walker, Aug. 04, 2025

Postal Insiders Say Rural Delivery Has Storied Past, Checkered Future In W.Va.

More than a century ago, USPS established a rural free delivery service in West Virginia that still exists today. But historians and industry insiders worry there may be risks in its future.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Oct. 24, 2024

W.Va. Will Distribute $40 Million In Grants To Rural Hospitals

$40 million appropriated by the legislature during the most recent special session is now available as grant funding for rural hospitals.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Oct. 10, 2024

A Youth Football Lawsuit And Rural Appalachians On Solar, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, sports can unite teammates from all different backgrounds. But in the next episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay looks at one way sports can drive us apart.

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Health & Science Caleb Hellerman, Aug. 21, 2024

Fears of Hidden HIV in Rural West Virginia

Among U.S. states, West Virginia ranks 18th in the rate of new HIV infections. But it may be an incomplete picture, especially in rural communities, where some health officials worry that cases are going undetected.

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