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West Virginia Morning
Local news stories from West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Whether it’s important news events, interesting features about people and places, the latest in environmental news, stories about education or the economy, West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s team of experienced reporters bring listeners in depth stories and interviews from around the state.
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West Virginia MorningNew Appalachian Horror, Science Fiction Anthology, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, These Dreaming Hills is a new horror and science fiction anthology collecting stories from across Appalachia. Inside…
West Virginia MorningAppalachia’s Ancient Cave Systems, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Appalachia is full of ancient cave systems. Some are so deep nobody’s sure where they begin or end. For Inside Appalachia…
West Virginia MorningDemocrats Flip Seats In W.Va. House And Senate, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, in both the House of Delegates and the state Senate, the 2026 general election saw significant inroads for Democrats. At least…
West Virginia MorningPolitical Science Professor Weighs In On W.Va. Election 2026, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, early voting in West Virginia ended over the weekend. The polls open statewide Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30…
West Virginia MorningLatest ‘Inside Appalachia’ Explores Data Center Debate, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Inside Appalachia this week explores data centers and artificial intelligence (AI). As part of this special episode, host Mason…
West Virginia MorningEffort To Recognize The Musical Talents Of Coal Miners, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, southern West Virginia has rich but often overlooked musical traditions. Chris Haddox is a West Virginia University (WVU)…
West Virginia MorningNew Tool To Help Anxious Patients Discuss Big Decisions, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, if your doctor recommends a big test or procedure, a decision tool with the acronym B.R.A.I.N. can help you talk through options…
West Virginia MorningYounger Coal Miners Are Getting Black Lung, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, from The Allegheny Front, a public radio program based in Pittsburgh, brings us their latest story on the return of black lung…
West Virginia MorningThe Tale Of The Old Louisville Demon Leaper, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, stories about cryptids are revived every October in the lead-up to Halloween. Oftentimes, these monsters are said to live in the…
West Virginia MorningAppalachian Author Silas House Talks New Book, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Silas House is a major voice for Appalachia. The Kentucky native has written more than 15 books and served as the state's poet…
West Virginia Morning‘Us & Them’ Dinner Party Guests Weigh In On Immigration, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, as we’re counting down to the midterm election, Us & Them host Trey Kay has invited a new group of guests to a Dinner Party –…
West Virginia MorningProPublica, Mountain State Spotlight Opened A ‘School.’ Here’s What They Learned, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the nonprofit newsroom ProPublica has been reporting on the use of public money to fund private education. Earlier this month…
West Virginia MorningProtecting Yourself When Taking Multiple Medications, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, as people take a greater number of medications across years or decades, experts say the risk for adverse drug interactions…
West Virginia MorningA Tale Of Tennessee’s Cryptids, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, middle Tennessee’s Dickson County is known for being the filming location for Ernest Goes to Camp, which grossed upwards of $20…
West Virginia MorningFollowing Hurricane Helene, A Community Of Ballad Singers Is Making A Comeback, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, when Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina in 2024, it took lives and upended communities. A community of ballad…
West Virginia MorningThe Future Of American Chestnuts In Mason County, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, in Mason County, West Virginia, new data center developments are changing local landscapes and communities. One of the computing…
West Virginia MorningThe Best Time To Get Vaccinated Against Respiratory Illnesses, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the changing colors of the leaves and the dropping temperatures of fall bring with them calls to get vaccinated against the flu…
West Virginia MorningObesity Rates In W.Va. On The Decline, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, it’s not often that we associate West Virginia's obesity rates with good news – but data released last month from the nonprofit…
West Virginia MorningAppalachian Author Barbara Kingsolver Talks New Book ‘Partita,’ This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Barbara Kingsolver is one of Appalachia’s foremost writers. She’s written a string of bestsellers, like The Poisonwood Bible and…
West Virginia Morning‘Us & Them’ Explores Challenge To Stay Or Go, Part 2, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia has seen the largest population decline in the nation - nearly 1.5% - and many of those leaving are young people…
West Virginia MorningHow To Effectively Use AI, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, recently, News Director Eric Douglas saw a presentation as part of the Higher Education Policy Commission's STAR lecture series…
West Virginia MorningUnderstanding The Do’s and Don’ts Of Medical Testing, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, direct-to-consumer tests like full-body scans are marketed as a way to catch diseases early and establish a baseline. But there…
West Virginia MorningOrigins Of The Flatwoods Monster, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, during spooky season, popular attention turns toward ghosts and goblins – or if you live in Appalachia – cryptids. For the…
West Virginia MorningA Look At LGBTQ Ballroom Culture, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a specific style of ballroom dance is helping disenfranchised young people find community in Appalachia. In our latest episode…
West Virginia MorningThe State’s Hottest New Campsite Is 80 Feet In The Air, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a popular room with a view comes with a history that explains why it’s the hottest new rental around. Fire towers that served as…
West Virginia MorningHow, Why Local Law Enforcement Is Assisting ICE, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, across the Appalachian Mid-South, local law enforcement is doing more to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
West Virginia MorningUsing Wool To Insulate Homes, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, many farmers in our region raise sheep for meat, but not so much for wool. There’s not a great market for it with textile…
West Virginia MorningThe Evolution Of Artificial Intelligence, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, artificial intelligence, or AI, is a hot topic right now. It seems everyone is using it – even if they sometimes don’t realize…
West Virginia MorningA Hockey Hero From Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, hockey is still finding fans and players in central Appalachia, but just because it’s an emerging sport in this region doesn’t…
West Virginia MorningDinner Party Guests Discuss Political Divides Ahead Of Midterms, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, in the runup to the midterm elections, it’s time for a new Us & Them dinner party. Host Trey Kay brings West Virginians together…
West Virginia MorningHow The ‘Coolest Thing’ Contest Shows Diversity In Manufacturing, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the votes are in – more than 3,200 of them – and the winner of the inaugural Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition…
West Virginia MorningCommunication Challenges For Emergency Personnel, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, two federally important facilities located in West Virginia require a strict limit on radio frequency interference. But for…
West Virginia MorningOstrich Burgers Take Off At Kentucky Farm, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, in recent years, physicians across the country have monitored surges of a condition known as Alpha-Gal Syndrome, which can cause…
West Virginia MorningDecades-Old Musical Tradition Pays Tribute To Welsh Immigrants, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, in southern Ohio, there’s a musical tradition that goes back nearly 1,000 years and 4,000 miles. For Inside Appalachia, Folkways…
West Virginia MorningMU Radio News Program Rakes In Prestigious Awards, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, in August, the student-led team that produces the news for WMUL at Marshall University learned they had won an Edward R. Murrow…
West Virginia MorningExploring Appalachian Lore, History Through Plants, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a new book called Appalachian Plants: In the Garden, In the Yard, and In the Wild explores some of the history and lore of…
West Virginia MorningData Center Proposals In Neighboring Pennsylvania, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, data center proposals are popping up in West Virginia – and in neighboring Pennsylvania, where one small community is juggling…
West Virginia MorningEfforts To Retain Name On Aircraft Carrier For W.Va. Cook, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, many West Virginians may not remember the name Doris “Dorie” Miller, but he served on the USS West Virginia when it was attacked…
West Virginia MorningRemembering 9/11, 25 Years Later, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, 25 years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, at 8:46 a.m., a hijacked plane hit one of the twin towers at the World Trade Center in New York…
West Virginia Morning‘Us & Them’ Explores The Challenge To Stay Or Go, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, economic growth in West Virginia ranks close to the bottom in national rankings. It’s not just losing jobs, it’s also losing…
West Virginia MorningNational Report Highlights Use Of Opioid Settlement Funds For Police Surveillance, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, as one of the hardest hit states in the country's opioid crisis, communities across West Virginia have started spending their…
West Virginia MorningA Look At Whether Big Tech Is a Good Neighbor, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the mayor of Gallatin, Tennessee, says a Meta hyperscale data center is the city’s largest taxpayer, but residents still have…
West Virginia MorningSinger, Mountain Stage Host Kathy Mattea Remembers Dolly Parton, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we remember Dolly Parton, not just as a musician and celebrity, but as a voice for Appalachian humor, resilience and kindness…
West Virginia MorningUnderstanding How Heat Affects The Body, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, NPR recently released a story showing that heat-related deaths in the United States have likely been undercounted. The Centers…
West Virginia MorningDealing With The Hottest Days, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, every week, the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom’s Bill Burton and meteorologist Tawana Andrew break down what we know - and what…
West Virginia MorningWhat To Expect At A National Save A Life Day Booth, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, National Save A Life day began in West Virginia, but organizers say some people are reluctant to pick up the free, easy-to-use…
West Virginia MorningUnchecked Data Center Noise Pollution, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, noise pollution has reached dangerous levels for residents living near the Memphis-Mississippi border. That’s the home of Elon…
West Virginia MorningRemembering Dolly Parton’s Appalachian Roots, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we lost the beloved Dolly Parton this week. The Tennessee native was an American music icon, an actress and a philanthropist…
West Virginia MorningWhy The Youth Are Disconnected, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Hollywood may have coined the term 'failure to launch,' but it's showing up in young adults in West Virginia – for a troubling…
West Virginia MorningDolly Parton’s Imagination Library In W.Va., This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, singer, actress and icon Dolly Parton visited West Virginia in 2022 to celebrate the state’s full participation in her…
West Virginia MorningEfforts Underway To Protect A Rare Plant, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, one of the world’s rarest plants, the Peters Mountain Mallow, lives on only one mountainside, in the New River Valley along the…
West Virginia MorningKentucky Neighbors Call For More Data Center Transparency, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, as developers rapidly propose data centers across Kentucky, their neighbors are struggling to find out what it will mean for…
West Virginia MorningRestoring The Eastern Wilderness By Reintroducing Big Game To Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, as wildlife advocates push to reintroduce large game to parts of Appalachia, there's an effort underway to bring back some…
West Virginia MorningThe Future Of Social Security Benefits, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Social Security began 91 years ago when President Franklin Roosevelt signed it into law. Since then, it has provided a social…
West Virginia MorningUnderstanding Different Kinds Of Thunderstorms, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, it’s thunderstorm season, but not all of them are the same. For the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, Bill Burton and…
West Virginia MorningHyperscale Data Centers Sparking Bipartisan Outrage, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, for the third installment in our series on data centers, we look at how data centers proposals are provoking outrage from local…
West Virginia MorningDigging Deeper Into Rising Black Lung Cases, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that black lung rates are the highest they’ve…
West Virginia MorningParental Addiction’s Impact On Trust, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia has been at the center of America's opioid epidemic and overdose death toll. While recent reports show the state’s…
West Virginia MorningUnderstanding A Complicated Educational Landscape, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, as lawmakers and educational leaders across West Virginia take a hard look at school finances, administrative staff that work…
West Virginia MorningKentucky Fried Chicken Founder’s Items Up For Auction, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Sanders' iconic items earned big bucks at auction. For the Appalachia + Mid-South…