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 Bill Lynch, Mar. 07, 2026

The State Budget And A Camping Ban Bill, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the state budget is headed to Gov. Patrick Morrisey, a statewide public camping ban bill moves forward, and Inside Appalachia visits Good Hot Fish.

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Health & Science Maria Young, Jan. 07, 2026

$200 Million Federal Award To Transform Health Care In W.Va.

West Virginia's nearly $200 million federal award will help the state transform its rural health care system, but won't replace the pending $1 billion in annual Medicaid cuts.

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Arts & Culture Randy Yohe, Dec. 18, 2025

‘Alive On Christmas’: A Cabell County Musician’s Ode To Recovery, Understanding

For many the Christmas season is not all merry and bright, but laced with an emotional weight that at times can be overwhelming. Those challenging emotions prompted a Cabell County musician, Parry Casto, to compose a different kind of Christmas song.

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Arts & Culture Randy Yohe, Sep. 29, 2025

Matthew Perry Foundation Targets Appalachian Recovery, Stigmas

The recent Healing Appalachia music festival featured stars like Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers. This year, through a sponsoring partnership from Los Angeles, Healing Appalachia also welcomed another big name: the Matthew Perry Foundation. The Califor...

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