New Compilation Shows Hip-Hop's Roots in Appalachia
Appalachian hip-hop is the subject of a new compilation from June Appal Recordings, titled No Options: Hip-Hop in Appalachia. ...
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Dozens Pay Tribute To Homeless Vietnam War Veteran In Dunbar
Ronald Tittle, a Vietnam War veteran, was homeless when he died, with no known family.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Gold Star Mothers Honor Fallen Service Members, Support Veterans
West Virginia's Gold Star organizations offer veterans and the families of fallen service members ongoing support through year-round fundraising and programming.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVU Journalism Alum Discusses W.Va. Gold Star Families
Emily Zirkelbach is a recent graduate of West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media, and an incoming second lieutenant with the United States Air Force. For her capstone project, Zirkelbach sat down with several Gold Star families across the Mountain State to discuss their work supporting local veterans and families in grief. She spoke with WVPB to discuss what she learned.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBeckley VA Medical Center Chooses New Executive Director
An experienced veteran has been appointed as the new executive director of the Beckley VA Medical Center.
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An Experimental Orchard And Larry Groce Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, an experimental apple orchard in the state is helping to fight pollution, improve food scarcity and some hope even heal veterans. Briana Heaney has the story.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHealth Care Providers Expand Substance Use Disorder Resources For Veterans
As fentanyl overdose deaths rise nationally, West Virginia health care providers are looking for new ways to support veterans struggling with substance use disorder or mental health issues.
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