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, Jul. 02, 2026

Federal Farm Grants Partially Restored By Judge’s Order

While WVU did not have its grant restored by Tuesday’s order, it does present a path to the restoration of the university's $8.5 million from the program.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jul. 01, 2026

Factor Heat, Hydration Into Holiday Plans

High humidity will make it feel hotter than the reported air temperature, and experts suggest people should keep an eye on the heat index instead.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Jun. 05, 2026

Encore: Printmaking Inspired By Appalachian Stories, Inside Appalachia

This week, some of the stories on our show inspired college student art — including a vivid image of a bear smashing a clarinet. Also, a Hare Krishna community in West Virginia serves vegetarian food made in three sacred kitchens. And, COVID-19 exposed the contempt society has for marginalized people. One author says, these folks are anything but passive.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, May. 26, 2026

Protecting Frogs And WVU Explores New Cancer Treatment, This West Virginia Morning

Unpredictable weather is making it harder for amphibians to survive in West Virginia and elsewhere, but we learn about an effort to protect them. Also, the WVU Cancer Institute is enrolling pancreatic cancer patients for a promising, first-in-human clinical trial.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, May. 22, 2026

Farmers In W.Va. Look For Path Forward After Federal Grant Program Cancellation

A small federal grant program aimed at increasing first-time farmers’ access to land, training and tools was finding fertile ground in West Virginia. But in March, the Trump administration suddenly terminated it, leaving local partners uncertain about their futures.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, May. 07, 2026

Fracking Proposals And Possible Impacts, This West Virginia Morning

A plan to funnel millions of dollars in oil and gas royalties toward conservation efforts is getting support from an unexpected group. From The Allegheny Front, we learn about fracking proposals in southeastern Ohio – and what WVU researchers say could be the impact on wildlife.

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