Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Apr. 17, 2026

Regional Rail-Trail Corridor Seeks Public Input

Organizers are calling on local leaders, business owners and trail users to attend upcoming community meetings to share their ideas and help shape the future of the corridor.

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WVPB Education Brittany McGuire, Mar. 17, 2026

A Classroom That Builds Confidence: Ronald Talbott Earns WVPB's Above And Beyond Award

Ronald Talbott, a special education teacher at Jackson Middle School in Wood County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s January 2026 Above and Beyond Award, which honors the excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Aug. 08, 2025

Judge Orders Chemours To Obey Pollution Limits In Ohio River

U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin told Chemours to comply with federal limits on the discharge of PFAS, or forever chemicals, from its Washington Works plant.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 25, 2025

FSU President To Embark On Statewide Tour

Traveling via camper van, the tour will make overnight stops at campgrounds, state parks and community hubs across 14 counties.

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WVPB Education Brittany McGuire, May. 22, 2025

Ashley Clark Recognized For Going Above And Beyond In Music Education

Ashley Clark, a music teacher at Williamstown Middle/High School in Wood County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s April 2025 Above and Beyond Award, which honors the excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Mar. 10, 2025

Four W.Va. Agencies Addressing Substance Use Secure Federal Grants

Four West Virginia organizations that aim to prevent opioid use and support addiction recovery have secured a federal grant from the United States Department of Justice.

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