Encore: 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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Government Maria Young, Aug. 31, 2026

USDA Lifts SNAP Restrictions In Four Flood-Damaged Counties

Those who receive SNAP benefits in Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie and Upshur counties can use those dollars to buy hot or prepared foods for the next few weeks, thanks to a temporary federal waiver.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch, Jun. 27, 2026

A Very Big (Ferris) Wheel And Soda On SNAP, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the world’s largest transportable Ferris wheel arrives in Charleston, the SNAP ban on soda is blocked, and we look at an effort to expand local medical care through EMS.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jun. 23, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks W.Va. Ban On SNAP Soda Purchases

West Virginia's SNAP soda ban, in effect since Jan. 1, was blocked Monday by a federal court order.

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Economy Eric Douglas, Nov. 06, 2025

Food Banks Receive Additional $2.5 Million

More money from the state of West Virginia is on its way to both of West Virginia’s food banks.

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Government Eric Douglas, Nov. 04, 2025

Morrisey May Call Special Session If Shutdown Continues

"We have pledged a total of $14.1 million to fill in for the shortfalls for SNAP benefits,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said. “We've already distributed $8.6 million of that. That's in the hands of the food banks. And then on Friday, another $2.5 million went out the door."

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch, Nov. 01, 2025

Food Banks Face Challenges And The History Of Halloween, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, food banks face challenges as SNAP benefits are delayed and the government shutdown continues. Also, an influx of cash may help lift people in Mercer County up out of poverty. We also explore the roots of Halloween.

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