Meet The Cartoonist Who Keeps 'Snuffy Smith' In The Funny Pages

The hillbilly stereotype is frequently used to shame mountain people, but there are gentler versions, like Snuffy Smith, the long-running comic strip character. Snuffy Smith originally started out as a supporting character in his comic strip, which first launched in 1919 when Billy DeBeck created Barney Google. Artist Fred Lasswell was brought in during the ‘30s to create Snuffy Smith and his friends. And now the strip is written and drawn by John Rose, who lives in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

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Government Chris Schulz, Mar. 21, 2026

The End Of The Legislative Session, Data Center Developments And Easter Eggs, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we take a look at the dramatic ending of the state Legislature’s 2026 regular session, developing data centers and Easter eggs.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Mar. 19, 2026

How Avian Flu Is Wreaking Havoc In Nearby States, This West Virginia Morning

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture earlier this month issued an advisory to poultry owners about the rising number of avian flu cases in surrounding states. So far, it has infected only a small number of poultry farms in West Virginia. But in nearby Pittsburgh, the number of avian flu cases is high.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Mar. 18, 2026

Bill Directs Nearly $3M To Smoking/Vaping Cessation

A report from the American Cancer Society notes that more than 28% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. That despite the age to purchase the products being set at 21 years of age.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 02, 2026

School Discipline Data, Enforcement Focus Of Two Bills In House Education

Two bills before the House Education Committee Monday seek to address school discipline generally and tobacco use in schools specifically.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Jan. 28, 2026

W.Va. Receives Failing Grades In Tobacco Use Prevention

The American Lung Association released its annual report giving West Virginia Ds and Fs. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Elizabeth Hensil, the director of Advocacy at the American Lung Association, to better understand what the grades mean.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jul. 23, 2025

The Impact Of Flavor On Vaping And Nutrition Education After Federal Cuts

On this West Virginia Morning, a new study from Marshall University confirms that flavors added to e-cigarettes don’t just make them taste good. The flavors can also enhance the effects of nicotine on the nervous system – and make it harder t...

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