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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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jul. 10, 2026

The Underground Railroad's Route Through Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, not much has been known about Appalachia’s contributions to the Underground Railroad, but a Marshall University historian is documenting that history.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 09, 2026

Secretary of State Responds To Latest DOJ Letter About Voter Records

Secretary of State Kris Warner is maintaining his position to not share voter rolls with the federal government, despite new threats of legal action.

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Government Maria Young, Apr. 24, 2026

32 Years: Fayette County School Wins Voter Registration Contest Again

More than a dozen schools across the state will get the Jennings Randolph award this year for registering most of their eligible students to vote. One school has gotten it for more than three decades in a row.

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Government Chris Schulz, Apr. 06, 2026

Voter Advocate Moves To Intervene In Federal Case

In total, the administration is suing 30 states and Washington, D.C. for not handing over voter files.

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Government Maria Young, Feb. 12, 2026

Voter Information For DOJ ‘Not Gonna Happen,’ Says Warner

The West Virginia Secretary of State has declined to turn over personal voter registration data to the U.S. Dept. of Justice.

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Government Ethan Peltier, Sep. 17, 2025

Voter Registration Teams Fan Out Across The State

Tuesday marked National Voter Registration Day, and representatives from the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office spread out across the state to encourage residents to register and stay engaged in elections.

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