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On this West Virginia Morning, neighboring Kentucky is known for its lucrative horse racing industry. But despite regulations to ensure all workers are legal, the federal immigration crackdown is causing concerns.
And, nearly a century after she fled Huntington, a blues festival there recognizes the diverse musical talents of Diamond Teeth Mary.
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Every week, more than two newspapers close in the United States, leaving whole communities without local coverage. On this encore Us & Them, Trey Kay visits West Virginia communities trying to hold onto local journalism — from the long-running Hurricane Breeze in Putnam County to The Real WV, a relatively new digital news outlet with roots in Greenbrier County. What happens to a place when the news that helps a community see itself begins to disappear?
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMore than 1,600 counties in the U.S. are so-called news deserts - places with limited options for local news. Most of West Virginia’s 55 counties fall into that category. In this encore episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay visits one online startup in Greenbrier County that’s bucking the trend.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA new film from reporter Howard Berkes called Coal's Human Cost will premiere Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 10 p.m. on PBS’ program FRONTLINE. The documentary explores what black lung disease means to miners and the community. WVPB spoke with Berkes about the film.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBuying health insurance can be overwhelming, but there are people who can help you figure it out — free of charge. HealthQ sits in as one 22-year-old speaks with an “independent assister.”
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