Encore: Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Government Maria Young, Nov. 04, 2026

Political Expert Assesses Wins, Losses In W.Va. Elections

In both the House of Delegates and the West Virginia Senate, the 2026 general election saw inroads for Democrats.

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Government Eric Douglas, Oct. 14, 2026

Moore, Parsi Debate For 2nd Congressional District

Twenty days from the election, Republican Congressman Riley Moore and Ace Parsi, the Democratic challenger in the second congressional district of West Virginia, met for a debate.

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Government Maria Young, May. 13, 2026

Secretary Warner: Primary Voting Went ‘Very, Very Smoothly'

Among the tens of thousands of votes cast in more than 1,600 voting precincts manned by 8,000 trained poll workers in all 55 counties across West Virginia this week, there were only a handful of glitches that the Secretary of State says were handled quickly.

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Government Maria Young, May. 06, 2026

Thousands Cast Early Ballots Ahead Of May 12 Primary

Thousands of West Virginia voters have cast their ballots in the first full week of early voting ahead of the May 12 primary election.

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Government Chris Schulz, Feb. 07, 2026

Election Changes, State Budget And Abortion Medication, At The Legislature This Week

On The Legislature This Week, House Finance leaders provide us with some insight into the state budget process. We also hear about lawmakers’ ideas to change local elections, as well as a bill restricting abortion medication in the Senate.

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Government Maria Young, Feb. 05, 2026