Encore: Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Health & Science Maria Young, Sep. 09, 2026

School-Based Healthcare Expands For Medicaid-Eligible Students In W.Va.

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with the Department of Education, announced Wednesday they are expanding Medicaid school-based health services.

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Government Maria Young, Aug. 20, 2026

Social Services Chief 'No Longer Employed' With DoHS

After just over a year in the top role at the Bureau for Social Services, Lorie Bragg is "no longer an employee" of the Department of Human Services, a spokesperson confirmed.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 10, 2026

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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Health & Science Maria Young, Jun. 24, 2026

New Website Aims To Help W.Va. Medicaid Recipients Prepare For Changes

A new website launched by the W.Va. Dept. of Human Services provides information about changes to Medicaid requirements.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jun. 08, 2026

A Look At An Invasive Vine That’s Taken Over The South, This West Virginia Morning

Throughout the Southern United States, you’ll often find three-pronged leaves with hairy vines swallowing entire sections of forests. It can be a beautiful sight at first glance. But the invasive plant causes persistent ecological problems in the region. We look at the efforts to tackle the ‘vine that ate the south.’

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Government Maria Young, Mar. 16, 2026

Mullins Named Acting Secretary Of DoHS

Christina Mullins, who has served as deputy director has been appointed to serve as the acting secretary. Alex Mayer, the former secretary of the Department of Human Services, has resigned his position, effective Sunday.

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