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, May. 08, 2026

Chamber Calls On Senate President To Halt Misleading Ads

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce says a string of racially divisive and inaccurate mailers was paid for through a political action committee tied to the Senate president.

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Government Chris Schulz, Aug. 28, 2025

Morrisey Lays Out Vision For State’s Economic Future

Gov. Patrick Morrisey told the summit Thursday he wants to make West Virginia “the shining state in the mountains.”

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Economy Jack Walker, Sep. 24, 2024

W.Va. Needs Workforce, Education Improvements, Say Economists

West Virginia continues to struggle in key economic areas, according to new data from the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. The busine...

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Economy Jack Walker, Aug. 28, 2024

Three Business Projects Investing $220M, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs In W.Va.

Three companies are investing more than a cumulative $200 million in new projects in West Virginia. Justice said he hopes business opportunities in West Virginia will only further grow after his term as governor ends.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 01, 2023

University Leaders Call On Business Community For Help

The role of education in the state’s business future was a key talking point at this week’s West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Business Summit.

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Arts & Culture Eric Douglas, Dec. 06, 2021

Consultant Brings Business Home To W.Va.

As part of our “Returning Home” radio series, Eric Douglas spoke with Crystal Mersh about her return to Calhoun County. Mersh is the CEO of Quality Executive Partners, a consulting firm that provides expert support in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, advanced therapy and medical device fields.

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