Appalachian Square Dance Callers Making The Scene More Welcoming

Square dance calling — the spoken instructions said over the music — makes participation easy. But there are other aspects — like the prevalence of gendered language such as “ladies and gents” — that can make square dancing an unwelcoming or confusing space. One group of friends in the Appalachian square dance scene are taking action to make the tradition more welcoming for all participants.

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Government Randy Yohe, Sep. 01, 2023

New Homeland Security Inspector General Creates 'To Do' List

“My work is when there are allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and maybe even matters that rise to a level of criminal investigation," Honaker said.

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Government Randy Yohe, Aug. 18, 2023

W.Va. Police Sweep Targeting Non-Compliant Sex Offenders Nets Dozens Of Arrests

Multiple sex offenders taken into custody were found to be non-compliant with the sex offender registry.

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Government Randy Yohe, Jul. 19, 2023

W.Va. State Police Superintendent Announces Reforms, Changes, Upgrades

In the governor’s Wednesday briefing, Chambers addressed questions about ongoing state police investigations, including the extent of hidden camera recordings in the police academy women’s locker room.

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Government Randy Yohe, Jun. 22, 2023

WVSP Hidden Camera Lawsuits Piling Up

More than 70 women have now reportedly filed, or are preparing to file, suit against the West Virginia State Police because of an admitted hidden camera in the police academy women's locker room.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jun. 12, 2023

A Health Alert On Ticks And A Slain Trooper's Memorial Scholarship, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Bill Lynch has health experts explaining what you need to know if you’re out in the woods and you find a tick latched to your body. Also, there’s a scholarship program now underway in honor of fallen West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard.

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Government Randy Yohe, Jun. 09, 2023

State Trooper Murder Case Goes To Grand Jury

In Mingo County Magistrate Court on Friday, 29-year-old Timothy Kennedy, of Matewan, waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The first-degree murder case now goes to a grand jury, which will decide if there’s enough evidence to indict Kennedy. A spe...

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