Appalachian Monster Game And Nelsonville Music Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, a new roleplaying game gives folks in the workplace a chance to be a mythical Appalachian monster. Also, southeast Ohio’s Nelsonville Music Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary in June. We talk with the founder about what keeps people coming back. And, members of a Ukrainian Catholic church in Wheeling, West Virginia, make pierogies for their community every week. What makes them so good?

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Government Eric Douglas, May. 28, 2026

Bell-Ringing Initiative To Mark July 4 At Capitol

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday the state’s America250 Bell-Ringing Initiative. Churches, schools, veterans' organizations, civic groups and local communities are invited to ring their bells at noon on July 4.

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Economy Chris Schulz, May. 07, 2026

W.Va. Officials See Value Of Long-Distance Trail Project

Across the country, old railroads have been converted into multi-use trails for folks to get out and enjoy nature. An ambitious vision to connect communities in West Virginia to Pittsburgh via rail trail is taking a big step towards completion.

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Energy & Environment Bill Lynch, Apr. 25, 2026

The Chemical Spill In Kanawha County And Photographer Perry Bennett, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the air around the site of a chemical leak near Institute is determined safe, the state reaches a settlement with Roblox, and Charleston photographer Perry Bennett represents Team USA in Iceland.

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Government Liz McCormick, Apr. 04, 2026

Vetoes, Vaccines And Data Centers, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey vetoed 12 bills that made it through the legislative process. We also hear the latest in the battle over which vaccines are required for school attendance in the state. And, a growing interest in data centers has the attention of people around West Virginia – both for and against.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Apr. 02, 2026

Shepherdstown Chef Finalist For National Culinary Award

Shepherdstown chef Mary Ellen Diaz, head chef of restaurant Alma Bea in Shepherdstown, is a finalist for the 2026 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Apr. 01, 2026

A Look At The State’s New Office Of Entrepreneurship, This West Virginia Morning

It has been a week since the bill creating the state’s new Office of Entrepreneurship was signed into law – with an official opening date of July 1. Maria Young caught up with Secretary of State Kris Warner to find out what the new office can do to help would-be new business owners turn their hopes and dreams into reality.

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