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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State To Begin Accepting School Clothing Voucher Applications July 20

The West Virginia Department of Human Services said the program was on hold due to uncertainty over the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding.

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Economy WVPB Staff, May. 06, 2026

Plans To Connect W.Va. To Pittsburgh Via Rail Trail, This West Virginia Morning

Across the country, old railroads have been converted into multi-use trails for folks to get out and enjoy nature. Chris Schulz has more on an ambitious vision to connect communities in West Virginia to Pittsburgh via rail trail.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jan. 05, 2026

State Politicians React To Capture Of Venezuela’s Maduro

West Virginia politicians were quick to react to Maduro’s capture over the weekend.

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Government Maria Young, Dec. 23, 2025

State Dems: GOP Is Hiding Impact Of One Big Beautiful Bill On W.Va.

Democrats claim state Republicans are hiding the impact of massive federal spending cuts on the state of West Virginia. The governor's office disagrees.

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Government Chris Schulz, Oct. 15, 2025

Democrats Hit The Road To Hear From Voters

Democrats say they decided to call it the Kitchen Table Tour because they expected people would want to discuss the issues that they talk about in their homes with lawmakers.

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Government Maria Young, Aug. 22, 2025

House Democrats To Launch ‘Kitchen Table Tour’ Across W.Va.

Democrats from the West Virginia House of Delegates have announced a Kitchen Table Tour to hear from constituents across the state beginning on Sept. 11.

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