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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.
On this West Virginia Morning, we trace the origins of some common poison ivy treatments and tune into our newest Song of the Week from Cristina Vane. The post Poison Ivy Remedies And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about efforts to farm both healthy food and healthy land in Kentucky, and dive deeper into the debate around diversity, equity and inclusion programs that has become a nationwide focal point. The post Regenerative Farming Techniques And The DEI Debate, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at the impact trade tariffs could have on farmers, and hear about a recent poetry book released by a Webster County native. The post Tariffs Impact Agriculture And W.Va. Poet Releases Book, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, in honor of Earth Day West Virginia University has announced a comprehensive set of more than 20 sustainability goals. And from Inside Appalachia, perfecting recipes that take a plant-based approach to the Appalachian table. The post New Sustainability Goals At WVU And A Plant-Based Appalachian Table, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look into the effort to create more microgrids in the state, and a shop keeping the video rental industry alive in a neighboring state. The post A Push For Microgrids And A Revival Of Video Rentals, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, a new book examines the Kingston Fossil Plant Spill, coal - fired power plants are granted regulatory exemptions and our Song of the Week. The post Author Examines The Kingston Fossil Plant Spill And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, an Eastern Panhandle artist communicates through her art, and how children get exposed to high levels of lead. The post Using Art To Communicate And Lead Pollution Exposure In Children, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, cultural events across the state are dealing with the unexpected loss of promised federal funds, and a look at the environmental effects of President Trump's executive orders on energy. The post Cultural Events Lose Federal Funding And Environmental Impacts Of Executive Order, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, a conversation with a NIOSH worker affected by cuts earlier this month, and the redevelopment of a recently demolished coal-fired power plant. The post Cuts At NIOSH Morgantown And Revitalizing A Coal-Fired Power Plant Site, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, the high-profile legislation that passed – and failed –during the 2025 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature and a look at an East Kentucky artist. The post Passed And Failed Legislation Of the 2025 Session And Traditional Tattoos And Music In East Kentucky, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about plans for the end of the 2025 regular legislative session and a special celebration outside the capitol. It is time for children and families to enjoy the inaugural Rhododendron Roll for Easter on Saturday. Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the first lady Denise will attend — along with the Easter Bunny. The post The Easter Bunny, Microgrids 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 Gov. Patrick Morrisey offering thoughts on his legislative agenda, a discussion from The Legislature Today about the future of microgrids and why counties aren't enthusiastic about bringing them in. We also heard a story by Justin Hicks from Louisville Public Media as part of the Appalachia +... View Article The post Budgets, Tariffs And Microgrids This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, what a DEI bill advancing through the legislature potentially means for the state, Huntington announces a new emergency shelter and a look at egg alternatives. The post A New Emergency Shelter In Huntington, Understanding The DEI Bill And Egg Alternatives, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, president of the United Mine Workers of America Cecil Roberts talks about his legacy and retirement in October. And advocates discuss electricity prices that have been rising at a rate faster than inflation in West Virginia. The post Outgoing UMWA President Talks Legacy And Advocates Discuss Rising Electricity Costs, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, proposed changes in eligibility requirements and purchase limitations for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could have big impacts on small-town West Virginia. And Skeenies Hot Dogs closed in 2018, but it comes alive for one day each year. The post How SNAP Restrictions Affect W.Va. And A Hot Dog Legacy Lives On, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at efforts to pass a balanced state budget, and hear a musical performance from sister duo Larkin Poe. The post Balancing The State Budget And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we discuss a bill that would impact people experiencing homelessness across West Virginia, and we learn about a new inductee to the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. The post Legislation Targets Homelessness And W.Va. Indie Singer Enters Hall Of Fame, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we take a look at issues affecting the coal industry, both domestically and abroad. The post Discussing Coal Industry Issues And Appalachian Indie Rock, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, we discuss the role education has played in this year's legislative session, from proposed teacher pay bumps to bills addressing student discipline. The post Legislation Could Affect Teachers, Plus Mine Safety Measures At Risk, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, this month marked five years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of public spaces across the United States. The Cornelius Eady Trio, a ban organized around Tennessee poet and professor Cornelius Eady, used that time to create art. The post Pandemic-Era Vinyl Gets Re-Released And Natural Gas Leader Talks Industry, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, the possible impacts of a proposed bill that would expand work requirements for SNAP food benefits, and our Song of the Week from The Headhunters. The post Proposed SNAP Work Requirements And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, legislators discuss a bill that would remove the ability of cities and towns across the state to set their own rules, called home rule, and a check-up on the consequences of the Safer Kentucky Law. The post Legislators Discuss Home Rule And Checking In On The Safer Kentucky Law, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, research from the state suggests more than 21,000 jobs in the tourism and hospitality sector will open annually over the next five years. The post A Growing Tourism Industry And Analyzing The State Budget, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, postal unions across the U.S. rallied against job cuts and the possibility of a privatized postal service last week and a vaccine exemption bill fails in the House of Delegates. The post Postal Workers Rally Against Cuts And A Vaccine Exemption Bill Fails To Pass, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, camping bans have popped up around the United States, which critics say unfairly target people experiencing homelessness. One possible ban has Morgantown residents feeling frustrated. The post Camping Bans And Coal Ambitions, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
On this West Virginia Morning, Sen. Eric Tarr discusses his position on some of the bills that make changes to the practice of medicine in W.Va., and our Song of the Week. The post Sen. Tarr Talks Bills That Affect W.Va. Medicine And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
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