Encore: 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, Nov. 04, 2026

Major Party Chairs React To Tuesday's Election Results

West Virginia Republicans have maintained a supermajority in the state legislature following Tuesday's election. But Democrats are slated to double their seats in both chambers.

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Government Maria Young, Nov. 04, 2026

Political Expert Assesses Wins, Losses In W.Va. Elections

In both the House of Delegates and the West Virginia Senate, the 2026 general election saw inroads for Democrats.

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Government WVPB Staff, Nov. 04, 2026

Democrats Flip Seats In W.Va. House And Senate, This West Virginia Morning

In both the House of Delegates and the state Senate, the 2026 general election saw significant inroads for Democrats. At least one expert traces the reasons for those inroads to several key issues. Assistant News Director Maria Young spoke with Marshall University political science professor Marybeth Beller to learn more about the wins and the losses.

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Government Maria Young, Nov. 02, 2026

Professor Identifies W.Va. Races And Candidates To Watch

Polls open for the 2026 general election at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here's a conversation about what to watch for as results come in.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jun. 22, 2026

State Lawmakers Support End Of Greyhound Racing In Letter To Senators

In the letter, state lawmakers argued that a federal ban on dog racing would help West Virginia be in line with the rest of the country and free up state tax revenues for unmet needs.

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Government Chris Schulz, May. 13, 2026

Morrisey’s Endorsements Win On Election Night, But With Mixed Political Results

Gov. Patrick Morrisey endorsed more than 40 legislative candidates in Tuesday’s primary election after saying he was unsatisfied with mediocrity and didn't want to keep doing things the way they’ve always been done.

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