Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Apr. 07, 2026

How To Better Understand The Economy, This West Virginia Morning

The economy is everything we buy or sell and services we use. It can be a broad category and most of us struggle to understand what it all means. The show "Planet Money" from NPR dives into those topics and attempts to make sense of it. And now, the show has published a book called Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life. We speak with the author and one of the program's hosts.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Apr. 06, 2026

Scam Tracker Website Tallies Fraud Attempts

The West Virginia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division has launched a new website that tracks the latest scams targeting state residents.

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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 18, 2026

Continued Obstacles To Approve ‘Raylee’s Law’ — And What Comes Next, This West Virginia Morning

A desperate attempt to pass a bill that had support from both parties in both chambers came down to the final minutes of the 2026 state Legislative session Saturday night. Aimed at keeping children in desperate situations safe, debate over the bill led to high emotions as hope from supporters began to fade. Senior Reporter Chris Schulz looks at what happened – and what comes next.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Nov. 19, 2025

Buyers Warned To Be Aware Of Pet Scams

Reports show thousands of fake websites and social media pages for pet scams, including many where scammers have stolen a legitimate business’ identity to fool potential buyers.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 17, 2025

EBT Scams On The Rise; Officials Advise Precautions

Nearly 150,000 West Virginia households depend on SNAP benefits to feed their families. With rates of card skimming on the rise, officials are advising proactive measures to protect EBT cards.

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 19, 2025

Delegates Agree Telemarketing Scams Are A Problem, But Disagree On Solutions

Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are taking steps to address “unethical telemarketing practices,” but have not found consensus over the best approach to the issue.

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