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. 09, 2026

Mercer County English Teacher Named Teacher of the Year As Educational Award Expands Scope

Previously limited to teacher and school service personnel of the year, this year’s expanded event includes the school counselor, principal and business partner of the year recognitions.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jul. 21, 2026

‘Tis The Season For Ticks, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a look at how the hot, humid weather of summer is a prime season for the sometimes disease-carrying ticks.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 20, 2026

Teacher Of The Year Finalists Announced

The state's teacher of the year, along with awards for principal, counselor and service personnel of the year, will be announced Sept. 8 at the Champions of Learning Gala.

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 16, 2026

State’s Educator Honors Set To Expand

The state’s annual Teacher of the Year and Service Personnel of the Year awards will be joined by a Counselor of the Year and Principal of the Year awards, as well as recognition for regional businesses.

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