Christmas has become a huge cultural and commercial holiday, but where did we get traditions like Christmas trees? And how do people in other countries celebrate? We talk with West Virginia University (WVU) religious studies professors Aaron Gale and Alex Snow to learn more about Christmas' ancient history.
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On the latest episode of The Legislature Today, Speaker Tim Armstead discusses two bills union members across the state are speaking out against: Right-to-Work and a repeal of the state’s prevailing wage. Both are measures the Republican supports.
In the House, that prevailing wage bill is heading toward a vote by the full body after members of the Committee on Government Organization approved the bill Wednesday. A repeal was also proposed during the 2015 session, but members of the Legislature instead passed a bill to recalculate the wage.
Local county health departments are grappling with a proposed $4 million proposed budget cut from Gov. Tomblin, a reduction of nearly 25 percent. While local health officer determine the impact the cut will have on locally provided services, one state Senator is proposing a regionalization of administrative positions to help ease the burden on programs.
Christmas has become a huge cultural and commercial holiday, but where did we get traditions like Christmas trees? And how do people in other countries celebrate? We talk with West Virginia University (WVU) religious studies professors Aaron Gale and Alex Snow to learn more about Christmas' ancient history.
On this West Virginia Week, the National Guard stays in Washington, D.C. for now, a deadline looms for Real IDs and West Virginia band, The Carpenter Ants, celebrate the holidays with a new record.
This week, when you’re the only doctor in a rural mountain county, you’ve got to think ahead to keep your practice going. Also, a West Virginia baker draws on her Finnish heritage to make a different kind of cinnamon roll. And, if you bought a live-cut Christmas tree this year, there’s a good chance it came from Appalachia.
Health care options are shrinking across rural Appalachia. In November, an urgent care center in rural Patrick County, Virginia closed. In the wake of the closure, Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams went to Stuart, Virginia, to meet with the county’s only doctor.