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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Energy & Environment Bill Lynch, Jul. 11, 2026

A Flood Watch And The Parkersburg Fire, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the state is under a flood watch through Sunday, the fire in Parkersburg is under investigation and a class action against the state’s foster care system will move forward. ...

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 10, 2026

State To Begin Accepting School Clothing Voucher Applications July 20

The West Virginia Department of Human Services said the program was on hold due to uncertainty over the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, May. 19, 2026

Understanding If An Electric Vehicle Is Right For You, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the price of gas has skyrocketed, but how do you know if you would save money with an electric vehicle?

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Government Maria Young, May. 18, 2026

Audit Shows $40 Million Deficit In TANF Program

The first three audits of state agencies found a $40-million deficit in a program that helps provide food, clothing and childcare for families in need, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Monday.

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Government Briana Heaney, Apr. 04, 2025

Proposed State Budget Increases Funding For Child Care, Advocates Say It's Not Enough

Despite an increase in state funding compared with last year, advocates for child care say an estimated 2,000 families could lose access to child care due to a lack of funding. The state had been relying on COVID-19 era federal funding to fund a ...

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Economy Briana Heaney, Mar. 26, 2025