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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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Aug. 24, 2026

Leaf Peepers Alert: W.Va. Fall Foliage Map Is Back

West Virginia is the third most forested state in the country. The fall foliage projection map, a collaboration between the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the Division of Forestry, promotes the best places in West Virginia to see changing fall colors.

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Government Eric Douglas, Aug. 18, 2026

Kessinger Tapped To Lead Tourism

Kayla Kessinger said she is excited to help tell West Virginia’s story and credited the existing Tourism team for the state's successes.

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Arts & Culture Maria Young, Jul. 31, 2026

W.Va. Park Named To List Of ‘Most Beautiful Places’ In America

West Virginia's only national park has been named to a prestigious list of the most beautiful places in America.

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Government WVPB Staff, Jul. 29, 2026

Steps To Protect Our Kids From Harm, This West Virginia Morning

The criminal charges against teacher and now-former delegate Elliott Pritt shocked many. We speak with Moore Capito, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, whose office is prosecuting the case, about what specific steps parents can take to protect their children from predators who seem both successful and safe.

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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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