A Mine Wars Graphic Novel, Storytelling And W.Va. Life, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, we speak with the author of a new graphic novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars. Also, professional storyteller James Froemel invents quirky characters, like a sign maker who can't spell. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums. But, there’s a kind of animal rescue called pouch picking. We talk with author Laura Jackson.

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Government Curtis Tate, Jan. 23, 2025

Trump Order Throws Infrastructure Law Funding Into Uncertainty

Earlier this week, Trump paused funding on two of his predecessor’s signature legislative achievements: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. U.S. Sen. Shelley Mo...

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Jan. 21, 2025

Feds Approve State To Issue Permits For Carbon Storage Wells

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week approved West Virginia’s application to permit what are known as Class VI wells. This will enable the injection and underground storage of carbon dio...

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Jan. 16, 2025

Capito Gavels In Senate Committee With A Gift From Democrats

Capito led her first hearing Thursday in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

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Government Jack Walker, Jan. 14, 2025

After Delay, Jim Justice Formally Sworn Into US Senate

New U.S. Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., took his oath of office on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 10, 2025

Local Healthcare Advocates Ask U.S. Senators To Reject RFK Jr.’s Nomination

Local health care advocates asked Senator Shelley Moore Capito and incoming Senator Jim Justice to vote against President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of health and human services, RFK Jr.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Dec. 12, 2024

'We Want Them': Capito Supports Efforts To Build A Data Center

Last week, state lawmakers spoke of convening a special session to pass an incentive package for a company interested in providing power for a data center in southern West Virginia.

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