When you think of “Appalachian cooking,” what comes to mind? For a lot of folks, it’s savory comfort foods like biscuits with sausage gravy, crispy fried chicken and mashed potatoes loaded with butter. But, what about folks who want that comfort food, without involving animals? Jan Brandenburg is a pharmacist and poet in Eastern Kentucky. Over the last 30 years, she’s collected and perfected recipes that take a plant-based approach to the Appalachian table. Producer Bill Lynch spoke with Brandenburg about her new book The Modern Mountain Cookbook.

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Government Emily Rice, Apr. 03, 2025

Senate Moves Vetoed Election Bill Across Legislative Finish Line

The Senate amended and re-passed a rules bundle bill during its Thursday floor session after Governor Patrick Morrisey vetoed it on April 1.

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Government Randy Yohe, Sep. 19, 2022

W.Va. Voter Registration Campaign On For Nov. 8 Election

As election day approaches, nearly 100 voter registration drives are underway throughout West Virginia.

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Government John Raby, Feb. 11, 2021

Registered Republicans Outnumber Democrats In West Virginia

The red wave that has swept West Virginia over the past decade now includes historic gains in Republican voter registration numbers, according to figures released Thursday.

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Government Dave Mistich, Dec. 14, 2020

West Virginia Casts Its 5 Electoral Votes For Trump, Pence

Electors in West Virginia met Monday to cast their votes for president and vice president. As expected, the state’s five electoral votes went to Donald Trump and Mike Pence, respectively.

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Government Dave Mistich, Oct. 22, 2020

West Virginia Secretary of State Says Election Is Safe After Feds Report Interference Attempts In Other States

With concerns over election security heightened less than two weeks from Election Day, West Virginia’s top elections official says state voter registration data has not been compromised.Federal homeland security officials announced Wednesday evening that foreign nation-state actors had accessed voter information in Alaska, Arizona, Florida and Pennsylvania.

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Government Liz McCormick, Oct. 13, 2020

Last Chance To Register To Vote In The General Election In W.Va.

The final day to register to vote in West Virginia’s Nov. 3 general election is Tuesday Oct. 13. While state code calls for the deadline to be the close of business, the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office said online registrations — completed after business hours but before midnight — fall to the discretion of county clerks.

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