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 Chris Schulz, Aug. 25, 2025

Outside Auditors Will Look At 3 State Agencies

Along with school choice, Morrisey identified audits to ensure government accountability as one of his administrative priorities at the start of his administration.

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Government Emily Rice, Oct. 29, 2024

Two Ex-Corrections Officers Charged With Setting Fire To Former Governor’s Mansion

Two Beckley men who were employed by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation have been arrested in connection with the burning of a former governor’s home. David W. Cole, 30, and Billy R. Workm...

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 23, 2024

Threats Continue To Concern W.Va. Schools

As of Monday, 216 school threats have been received statewide since Sept. 5, according to the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 17, 2024

State Security Leader Discusses Response To School Threats

Rob Cunningham, Deputy Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security spoke with reporter Chris Schulz about the state's coordinated response to an ongoing series of school threats.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Sep. 17, 2024

The Appalachian Queer Film Festival And Responding To School Threats, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the Appalachian Queer Film Festival showcases creative works centered around the LGBTQ experience in rural America and the state response to hundreds of school threats.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 12, 2024