Novel Shares Story Of Historical Black Kingdom In Western North Carolina

Following the American Civil War, a group of freed people fled violence and bought land in Western North Carolina. In the summer of 1873, these people formed a Black communal society they named “The Kingdom of the Happy Land.” A new novel tells a story set in the kingdom, both in the past and in the present day. It’s titled, “Happy Land.” Host Mason Adams spoke with its author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

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Arts & Culture Michelle James, Jan. 15, 2022

Childhood Love Turns Into Adult Lifestyle For W.Va. Artist

It probably started with her first set of crayons. “Anytime she got a coloring book she would color the blank inside pages before she ever colored a picture,” Cande Ratliff said of her daughter Carli.

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Health & Science Jul. 26, 2021

Nurse’s Assistant Combines Passions For Horses, Medicine

Sarah Dorsey knows the importance of making a connection. “I was diagnosed at the age of 10 with cardiomyopathy,” she said. “I’ve had to go through open heart surgeries. I have a pacemaker and a defibrillator so I’ve really been dealing with a disability from a young age.

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WVPB News Associated Press, Oct. 17, 2018

West Virginia Photographer Working on Female Vets Project

A professional photographer from West Virginia who is an Army veteran is working on a project about female veterans from the state.Stephanie Ferrell plans…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Jul. 27, 2018

University President Calls Proposed Funding Model 'Flawed'

A co-chair on a state education panel has accused the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission of being an agency of regulations rather than…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Dec. 01, 2017

Dozens Argue for Future of Observatory in West Virginia

The National Science Foundation heard public comments as part of a process to consider changes to the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia.The…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Aug. 20, 2017

Manchin Says He Will Not Leave Senate to Join Administration

Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin says he will not join Republican President Donald Trump's administration.The Register-Herald reports Manchin addressed…

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