Appalachian Prison Book Project, Inside Appalachia

This week, Inside Appalachia, the Appalachian Prison Book Project has been sending books to incarcerated people for nearly 20 years. Its most popular book is the dictionary. Also, the Seeing Hand Association brings together people who are visually impaired to learn the craft of chair caning. And, crossing a river by ferry can be a special experience, and hard to come by. On the Ohio River, a retiring ferry captain passes the torch to his deck hand.

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Government WVPB Staff, May. 02, 2025

Poor Conditions At A Virginia Supermax Prison And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a reporter discusses dangerous conditions at a supermax prison in rural Virginia, and our Song of the Week from Mountain Stage.

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Government Maria Young, May. 01, 2025

W.Va. Voters Now Required To Show Photo IDs

West Virginia voters have a list of identifying documents they can use to verify their identities before the next election.

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 21, 2025

House Considers Expanding Photo ID, Citizenship Verification Laws For Voters

West Virginia voters are already required to show some form of identification at the polls to prove their voting eligibility. House Bill 3016 would require that to be a state-issued photo ID — namely, a driver’s license, passport or a resident identification card.

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WVPB News Associated Press, Jan. 02, 2018

West Virginia Voter Identification Law Takes Effect

Starting this year, West Virginians must show identification before they can vote in an election.A law passed by the Legislature last year took effect…

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