Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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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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Government Bill Lynch, Mar. 14, 2026

SNAP Waivers, Coal Power Down And Online Gambling,This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, a group sues over SNAP waivers, the coal forecast for next year is gloomy, and we learn how online gambling is affecting college students.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Mar. 13, 2026

A Look At New Novel ‘The Secret Astronomers’ Set In Pocahontas County, This West Virginia Morning

A new young adult novel titled "The Secret Astronomers" captures a slice of life in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. This debut novel by author Jessica Walter tells the story of a friendship between two high school students as they unravel a decades-old mystery. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke with Walker before the book was released a few months ago.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Mar. 12, 2026

National Group Sues To Stop SNAP Waivers

A national group has sued the Trump administration over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food waivers like the one granted to West Virginia.

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Economy Maria Young, Feb. 10, 2026

Budget Expert: Morrisey’s Tax Cut Proposal Is ‘Shocking’

This year's budget proposal calls for a 10% reduction in state income tax. One budget expert says there are too many uncertainties to make permanent cuts now.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Dec. 30, 2025

State’s SNAP Soda Ban Goes Into Effect Jan. 1

The push to ban sodas was first announced when U.S. Sec. of Health Robert F. Kennedy visited the state in March as part of Gov. Patrick Morrisey's “Four Pillars of a Healthy West Virginia.”

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