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A deep-fried hotdog known as The Homewrecker is so popular it's hard to keep them in stock and a massive plant under construction is creating traffic woes with no easy fix. The post Celebrating ‘The Homewrecker’ And Bolstering A Crowded Two Lane Road, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, a WVU professor and microbiology student find an elusive fungus that may be used to treat mental health, and our Song of the Week. The post The Discovery Of A New Species And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Us & Them host Trey Kay takes a look at the closing of a newspaper in Welch, West Virginia and investigative journalism students examine the use of opioid funds for harm reduction. The post Examining The Closure Of Another Paper And Opioid Funds And Harm Reduction, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
West Virginians have one more flight destination to consider from Charleston, and a student led investigation delves into whether opioid settlement funds are really helping kids stay away from drugs. The post New Flights From Yeager And Using Opioid Funds For Prevention Efforts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Some counties are using opioid settlement funds to pay jail bills and in the southern part of the state, the story of one restaurant struggling to recover from February floods. The post Paying Jail Bills With Opioid Funds And Flood Recovery Efforts In Welch, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear tips for firework safety and discuss a demographic shift in who is gambling. The post Firework Safety Tips And Youth Gambling Online, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about efforts to clean up an important waterway, and examine the impact of prospective food benefit cuts on Appalachians in need. The post Ohio River Cleanup And Possible Cuts To SNAP, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from residents who traveled to the U.S. Capitol in opposition to Medicaid cuts, plus get the details on a nonprofit's effort to erase medical debt for those in need. The post W.Va. Medicaid Advocates Visit Congress And Nonprofit Relieves Medical Debt, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, a multi-year group at the Roanoke Public Library uses tabletop roleplaying games to promote literacy, and our Song of the Week. The post Literacy Via Dungeons & Dragons And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from those shaping the debate over transgender rights and a mother and son from Gaza have spent two months in Louisville, Kentucky for medical care that would be nearly impossible to get back home. The post The Debate Over Transgender Rights And Gaza Residents Seek Medical Care in Kentucky, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginians continue to rally against proposed cuts and requirement adjustments to Medicaid and SNAP benefits and how changing federal policy will impact the country's electric vehicle market. The post A Rally Against Cuts To Medicaid, SNAP And The Future Of The Electric Vehicle Market, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, industrial development in western West Virginia is outpacing the construction of new housing for expected workers, and scientists work to better understand a rare Appalachian firefly. The post Housing Challenges Around NUCOR And A Rare Kentucky Firefly, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, residents who live near the MVP remain uneasy about its impact on their lives and property, and a North Carolina school is preserving the Cherokee language. The post A Year Of The Mountain Valley Pipeline And Teaching The Cherokee Language, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at efforts to revitalize a former Black coal camp, plus hear from award-winning singer and songwriter Carrie Newcomer for our Song of the Week. The post Reviving Black Coal Camps And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, an update on devastating floods in the northern part of the state and a preview of a new documentary on caregiving with a look at its impact in West Virginia. The post The Impact Of Caregiving And A Struggling Hospital Under Scrutiny, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about a group of bicyclists from the Cherokee Nation that embarks on an annual bike ride tracing the path of the Trail of Tears. Plus, we get some tips for summertime stargazing. The post Retracing The Trail Of Tears And Summertime Stargazing, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about grassroots opposition to an energy project in Tucker County, and dive into a unique form of Appalachian singing. The post Tucker County Microgrid Opposition And Shape Note Singing, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about a new play from a West Virginia playwright, plus listen to the musical stylings of Paul Thorn for our Song Of The Week. The post A W.Va. Immigration Story Told On Stage And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from a former state official who opposes eliminating clean energy tax credits, and we revisit a discussion on the geography of abortion access. The post Clean Energy Tax Credits And Abortion Deserts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn what recovering from problem gambling can look like, and hear about efforts to move forever chemicals from drinking water. The post Gambling Addiction Recovery And Forever Chemical Removal, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear more about a statewide review of child welfare, and catch up with a Hardy County group that marched in this year's WorldPride parade. The post A Statewide Review Of Child Welfare And A Trip To DC For WorldPride, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look into barriers to resuming black lung research after a reversal of federal cuts, plus efforts to strengthen Charleston tourism for cyclists. The post Resuming Black Lung Research And Bolstering Cyclist Tourism, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, teen court uses peer accountability to keep kids out of trouble, and our Song of the Week from Jeff Tweedy. The post Peer Accountability In Teen Court And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, cicadas annoy some, but have profound meaning to others. And a new radio and television series highlights some of the brightest, clearest skies in the nation. The post Brood 14 Cicadas Emerge And New Series Explores State’s Clear Night Skies, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, as online gambling increases more people are losing more money than they can afford. And a bill moving through Congress could wipe out tax credits for solar projects. The post Online Gambling Increases Need For Counseling And A Federal Bill Threatens Solar Credits, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, students address trauma from the February floods and otters make a comeback to regional waterways. The post Addressing Trauma In Flooded Communities And Otters Return To Regional Waterways, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, a doctor discusses how and why to keep your skin safe from summer sun, farmers struggle with mental health and Shepherdstown kicks off Pride Month. The post Protecting Skin From Summer Sun And A Mental Health Crisis Among Farmers, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about the new brood of cicadas emerging across Appalachia, plus listen to a musical performance by singer-songwriter Darrell Scott. The post Another Cicada Brood And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about an Appalachian Trail community resurging after Hurricane Helene, plus efforts to restore hundreds of acres of mine land across Appalachia. The post Appalachian Trail Tourism Rebounds And Mine Land Restoration Efforts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning we hear about concerns over a new powerline, plus tips for viewing planets in the night sky. The post Powerline Proposal Sparks Concern, Plus A Night Sky Exploration, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, the public is invited to do some archeology at Fort Warwick, and students in Pocahontas County learn & gain opportunities in the outdoors. The post Community Archeology At Fort Warwick And Outdoor Education In Pocahontas Co., This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, a book from the Appalachian Prison Book Project wins an award, and our Song of the Week. The post A Book Of Letters From Prison Wins Award And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
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Two very different kinds of protests call attention to concerns about federal cuts. The post Sky High Objections From Prison Workers And A Protest For NIOSH, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
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On this West Virginia Morning, experts say major flood events are so common that everyone needs flood insurance and professional cycling returns to Charleston. The post The High Cost Of Flood Insurance And Cycling Champions In Charleston, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, Inside Appalachia speaks to the author of a new novel about freed people after the Civil War and our Song of the Week. The post New Novel Explores Community Of Freed People And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, a festival highlights the grassroots movement to reclaim the Black roots of folk and country music, and a new tourism trail highlights the brewers and distillers of southern West Virginia. The post Reclaiming Black Musical Roots And A Local ‘Booze And Brews’ Trail This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, the state Supreme Court declined to rule in an opioid settlement lawsuit and schools assess effects of cuts to local food purchasing program. The post Opioid Settlement Suit Drags On And Schools Lose Local Food Funding, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
A Black poet, educator and activist who died decades ago gets a graveside marker -- and what some says is long overdue recognition. And the 2025 International Roadcheck, an effort to make our roadways safer. The post Overdue Recognition For An Appalachian Activist And Making Our Roadways Safer, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, working to safely dispose of trash as West Virginia's black bear population bounces back and former head of the Mine Safety and Health Administration discusses impact of recent cuts. The post Safe Waste Disposal Around Bears And Former Head Of Mine Safety Talks Cuts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from one of the two doctors who developed concussion protocols for sports and our Song of the Week. The post W.Va. Surgeon Honored For Concussion Work And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, Us & Them celebrates its 10th anniversary with Marshall students and a look at invasive plants in the region. The post Celebrating 10 Years Of Us & Them And Learning About Invasive Species, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, Appalachia's most famous cryptid is on a bag of chips, and efforts to reduce carbon emissions from cement production. The post Mothman Potato Chips And Cutting Cement's Carbon Emissions, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
A W. Va. man has been selected to help restore the original Air Force One, and a new public-private partnership offers West Virginia high school students training and experience that can launch them on their careers, on the West Virginia Morning. The post Detailing Air Force One And Becoming Apprenticeship Partners, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we meet a young woman whose mother is undocumented even though she's married to a U.S. citizen. We'll hear from Appalachian advocates who want Congress to reverse cuts impacting flood prevention and mine restoration funds. And a West Virginia man is now a seminarian, studying in Vatican City to become... View Article The post Advocating For Federal Funds And A Vatican City Student From W.Va., This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, a reporter discusses dangerous conditions at a supermax prison in rural Virginia, and our Song of the Week from Mountain Stage. The post Poor Conditions At A Virginia Supermax Prison And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we take a closer look at the camping ban Morgantown passed Tuesday, plus why a mine safety agency has mine worker advocates feeling hindered. The post Revisiting Morgantown’s Camping Ban, Mine Safety Advocates Face Obstacles, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, Morgantown has narrowly upheld a ban on camping on public property aimed at homelessness. Plus, we take a closer look at 2024 trends in national abortion data. The post Morgantown Camping Ban Upheld, Plus A Closer Look At 2024 Abortion Data, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at legislative efforts to restrict homelessness in Tennessee, plus how one photographer is documenting the life of a river in southwestern Pennsylvania. The post New Penalties Against Homelessness, Plus A River’s Life In Photos, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at the impacts of efforts to pare down Medicaid eligibility and mine safety oversight on residents of West Virginia. The post Both Medicaid And Mine Safety Face Cuts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
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