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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WVPB Education WVPB Pressroom, Aug. 17, 2026

Nominate An Exceptional W.Va. Teacher For WVPB's Above And Beyond Award

The West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Above and Beyond Teacher Award is in honor of educators from all grade levels (K-12) and disciplines who go the extra mile. These teachers are known for paving the way for academic achievement, using new and innovative strategies to reach students, or simply making a difference in the lives of their students every day.

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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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Health & Science Bill Lynch, May. 30, 2026

The Drought Continues And Amphibians Struggle, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the springtime drought lingers, beverage distributor workers continue to strike and the state’s amphibians are struggling.

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Education Chris Schulz, May. 29, 2026

State’s Teacher’s Unions Tout Growth Amidst National Decline

West Virginia has the 19th strongest teacher’s unions in the country but is one of only five states where membership hasn’t declined.

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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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