Headline Acts Announced For America250 Celebration At Capitol
Three concerts and a fireworks display are planned for the Fourth of July weekend on the state Capitol grounds.
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Coal And Coal Miners, Inside Appalachia
This week, some politicians and coal companies call themselves friends of coal, but one journalist says they don’t seem to be friends of coal miners. Also, what not to do if you get poison ivy. And, pepperoni rolls were a staple in the coal mines. But public schools might be why they caught on.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFamilies, Community Pay Respects To Those Killed In W.Va. Mine Disaster 15 Years Ago
It's been 15 years since the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster in West Virginia. Family members and others from the community gathered over the weekend to remember those who lost their lives in one of the worst mining accidents of the past half century.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEducation Legislation, A Statewide Camping Ban And Budget Bills, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, as both the legislative session winds down, both chambers are working to pass a balanced budget. Meanwhile, bills related to education, the energy sector and a statewide camping ban also progress.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSevere Weather Covers The State, IDD Waivers Cut From Budget, And Warmer Weather Brings Out Cyclist
On this West Virginia Week severe weather pounded the state, from destructive tornadoes in the south to historic floods in the north.
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Big Branch 14th Anniversary: Former WVPB Reporter Recounts Covering The Blankenship Trial
The Upper Big Branch Mining Disaster, which caused the death of 29 miners, happened 14 years ago today. Briana Heaney sat down with Ashton Marra, who worked for WVPB and covered the consequential trial of Don Blankenship, CEO of Massey Energy, the company that owned the mine.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRemembering Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster And Sarah Jarosz Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster, which caused the deaths of 29 miners, happened 14 years ago. Ashton Marra worked for WVPB at the time and covered the trial of Don Blankenship, CEO of the company that owned the mine. Briana Heaney sat down with Marra to talk about what it was like being a reporter covering the trial.
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