Tag: West Virginia Morning

A DIY Skatepark, Plus Disability Justice During Hazardous Spills, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, there’s no public skatepark in Martinsburg, so locals spent a decade building one from scratch. And they’re not alone: Skaters nationwide are adding ramps and rails to abandoned lots, calling them DIY skateparks.

Reporter Jack Walker visited the “do-it-yourself” park in Martinsburg. He talked to skaters about the spot, plus a push for something permanent.

Plus, how do government and emergency response agencies make sure people with disabilities are safe during chemical or oil spills? We hear from The Allegheny Front, a Pittsburgh-based public radio program focused on environmental issues in the region.

Also in this episode, we dive into the latest from the West Virginia Legislature’s interim session following several committee meetings Sunday.

West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content.

Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Eric Douglas produced this episode.

Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning

Reducing Domestic Violence, Addressing An Apple Surplus, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the Charleston and Wheeling areas of West Virginia are among 78 communities in the United States approved for a local-federal partnership to reduce firearm violence in domestic abuse cases. Maria Young spoke to the state’s two U.S. attorneys, who will manage the program.

Plus, many orchards struggled to find wholesale apple buyers last year, causing a surplus. Federal dollars helped orchards that were unable to sell their produce. But, as Jack Walker reports, the apple market may still face risks.

West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content.

Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Maria Young produced this episode.

Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning

Campus Carry And Aviation Education, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Senate Bill 10 — widely known as the campus carry bill — was implemented on all West Virginia college campuses this summer. But with students returning to campus, one of the law’s major exceptions is taking shape for college sports fans. Chris Schulz has more.

On this West Virginia Morning, Senate Bill 10 — widely known as the campus carry bill — was implemented on all West Virginia college campuses this summer. But with students returning to campus, one of the law’s major exceptions is taking shape for college sports fans. Chris Schulz has more.

Also this episode, Marshall University has expanded its degree program for professional pilots into the Eastern Panhandle. This fall, students can pair online classes with in-person training at an airport in Martinsburg. Eastern Panhandle Reporter Jack Walker spoke with Nancy Ritter, director of Marshall’s Bill Noe Flight School, about the program expansion and efforts to recruit new pilots more broadly.

West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content.

Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University.

Maria Young produced this episode.

Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning

Drought-Resistant Agriculture And Jobs For Former Inmates This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, drought conditions have ravaged agriculture in West Virginia, and sustainable farming techniques could be the path through a changing climate. And a look at former prisoners filling the state’s workforce gaps.

On this West Virginia Morning, drought conditions have ravaged agriculture in West Virginia, and with temperatures rising globally some say more challenges lie ahead. Reporter Jack Walker spoke with agriculturists about sustainable farming techniques that could be the path through a changing climate.

And from our latest episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay moderated a recent event in Charleston called “Second Chances for a Stronger Workforce” where organizers addressed employers’ concerns over former prisoners filling the state’s workforce gaps.

Also, a soldier from McDowell County will be buried Saturday, nearly 80 years after he was killed in action.

West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content.

Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University.

Maria Young produced this episode.

Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning

Needles And HIV Plus A Virginia Author’s New Book, This West Virginia Morning

Major HIV outbreaks in Huntington and Charleston over recent years have exposed conflicting views on the disease among state officials and national experts. Most disagreement surrounds a single topic: needles.

On this West Virginia Morning, major HIV outbreaks in Huntington and Charleston over recent years have exposed conflicting views on the disease among state officials and national experts. Most disagreement surrounds a single topic: needles.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting and the Global Health Reporting Center report together on this issue, with support from the Pulitzer Center. It was reported by Caleb Hellerman, with production help from Emily Rice, as part of an ongoing series called “Public Health, Public Trust.”

Also this episode, southwestern Virginia author Jim Minick is a staple at Appalachian book and literary festivals. The author or editor of eight books, his latest is called “The Intimacy of Spoons.”

Inside Appalachia‘s Bill Lynch talked with Minick about Appalachian book festivals and writing about silverware.

West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content.

Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University.

Maria Young produced this episode.

Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning

A Medical Disinformation Campaign And The Hope Scholarship This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a series of ads promotes disinformation and lies about a federal healthcare program, and a look at the Hope Scholarship program.

On this West Virginia Morning, a federal program that funds critical healthcare for vulnerable people is under threat after a series of ads that promote disinformation and lies.

Also, a recent graduate from West Virginia University looks into the Hope Scholarship program and its impact on the families that use it as well as the public education system.

West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content.

Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University.

Maria Young produced this episode.

Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning

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