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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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 01, 2026

Education Leaders, Community Members Call For Action On School Funding

Advocates say September is the last chance to provide supplemental funding before school districts have to make difficult decisions about school closures.

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Education Chris Schulz, Aug. 10, 2026

State Democrats Renew Calls For Special Session To Address Education Crisis

West Virginia House Democrats have renewed their request for Governor Patrick Morrisey to call a special session to alleviate the financial crisis facing the state’s public school system.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jun. 15, 2026

Lawmakers Continue Collecting Information To Address School Funding Issues

Lawmakers continue to collect information on school funding issues during interim meetings as they seek a solution that has eluded them for two years.

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Government Maria Young, May. 23, 2026

A Primary Recount, An Agency Deficit And Termination Of A Farming Grant, This West Virginia Week

At least one primary election race is headed for a recount. Also, an independent audit finds a critical deficit that could affect struggling families. And, the termination of a federal grant program for first time farmers is leaving some growers – and communities – in a bind.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, May. 20, 2026

Day Of Remembrance Held In Kentucky One Year After Tornado, This West Virginia Morning

Last weekend was the first anniversary of a tornado that devastated communities in nearby southern Kentucky. A Day of Remembrance event honored those who lost their lives, and reflected on a year of recovery. For the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, Shepherd Snyder has this report.

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Education Chris Schulz, May. 19, 2026