Live On The Levee Lineup Announced
Charleston’s annual free concert series, Live on the Levee, will begin on May 24 and run through August 10.
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Jefferson Commission Confusion And Pipeline Problems, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a West Virginia circuit court removed two members of the Jefferson County Commission from office, but a last-minute party change has cast confusion over who will name her successor. Also, the construction of a pipeline in western Pennsylvania and a rupture in the Mountain Valley Pipeline has left environmentalists asking questions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Special Legislative Session Ends And EV Charger Infrastructure, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, members of both parties voice concern over the lack of consideration and debate on proposed bills during the legislation's special session this week, and a discussion about how efforts to build out a charging network for electric vehicles is progressing.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenior Services And The Coalfield Communities Grant Facilitation Commission On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, many West Virginians have found themselves caring for an aging parent. News Director found himself in that position with his mom and he didn’t know where to turn for help. So, he got to work and is bringing what he found to our broadcast. In our fourth story in Douglas’ series "Getting Into Their Reality: Caring For Aging Parents,” he talks with Vicky Foster, the CEO of Kanawha Valley Senior Services.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPEIA Concerns And Tourism Day On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) is the health care benefit for state employees and teachers among others. Rising costs in health care have put the program in jeopardy. Reporter Chris Schulz spoke with Del. Charlie Reynolds, R-Marshall, and Fred Albert, the president of the American Federation of Teachers – West Virginia, to get their perspectives.
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River Ice Jams And Country Musician Morgan Wade On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, our Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams recently spoke with country musician and Virginia native Morgan Wade. “Wilder Days” is the first track on her country album Reckless. The album was released in 2021 and became a hit, charting at number 14 on Billboard’s Heatseekers charts. We hear about her tour and about coming home to Floyd, Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsImproving Early Childhood Literacy And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Government Reporter Randy Yohe talks with Sen. Bob Plymale, D-Wayne, and Del. Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, about proposed early childhood education reforms to ensure literacy. The renewed focus comes after state and national test results in 2022 showed steep declines in reading and math scores.
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