From The Red River Gorge To The Rockies, Adaptive Climbers Expand Access

This October, the Adaptive Climbers Festival will gather in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge for the fifth year. In 2023, Folkways Reporter Emily Chen-Newton covered the event for Inside Appalachia. Since then, the Adaptive Climbers Festival has grown. Organizers say they’re nearly at capacity, with 300 climbers, caregivers and volunteers. Ahead of the festival, the campground has made accessibility improvements. Volunteers with the ACF have also been sprucing up the trails.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Sep. 10, 2026

W.Va. Flagship Universities Commemorate 25th Anniversary Of Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks

There are many events planned across the state to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, including three days of volunteering at Marshall and a 12-hour vigil at WVU.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 30, 2025

Volunteers Bring Books And A Love Of Reading To Kids

A team of young volunteers that started in Morgantown is building an international network to make sure preschoolers have their own books at home.

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Government Shepherd Snyder, May. 12, 2023

Federal AmeriCorps Funding To Support Service, Education Programs Throughout State

AmeriCorps is sending more than $8 million to five programs across the state as part of its state and national grant program.

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Government Caroline MacGregor, Mar. 08, 2023

Red Cross Month Highlights Need For Volunteers, Donors

The West Virginia Legislature recognized March as American Red Cross Month and the local region used Red Cross Day at the Capitol Wednesday as a chance to showcase the organization's mission of saving lives through blood donations and the efforts of generous volunteers.

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WVPB News Emily Allen, Oct. 01, 2019

Volunteers, West Virginia DEP Remove More Than 1,000 Tires From Tug Fork River In Williamson

For as long as he can recall, Williamson resident John Burchett said that when you looked over the U.S. Highway 119 Bridge leading to Kentucky, all you’d…

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WVPB News Roxy Todd, Aug. 24, 2016

W.Va. Volunteer Groups Prepare For Long Term Flood Recovery

Following the flooding in June, thousands of volunteers have been involved in recovery efforts in West Virginia. Long term, there will be more need for…

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