West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says he and his administration are “watching the numbers” as they decide next steps in the state’s response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. That comes as the state has set records in key infection metrics that measure the potentially deadly virus and the use of health care resources. Top Featured…
Anthology Covers Spectrum Of Appalachian Literature
Appalachian writers produce a tremendous amount of work, but finding it isn’t always easy. Katherine Ledford and Theresa Lloyd, professors of Appalachian literature at Appalachian State University and East Tennessee State University respectively, decided to create an anthology they could use in their classrooms. The effort took more than a decade, but it is finally…
Listeners Reflect On First Flight Memories
Aviation has played a role in Appalachia’s history through revolutionizing travel in the mid-1900s, supporting the coal industry and creating thousands of pilots. As part of an upcoming aviation-themed Inside Appalachia episode, listeners shared with the team about their first or favorite flight memory. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service
Advocates Warn Kentucky Homeless Services Systems Can’t Handle The Coming ‘Tsunami of Evictions’
Nearly 1 million renter households across the Ohio Valley are unable to pay rent and at risk of eviction, according to research firm Stout . That amounts to 42 percent of renter households in Kentucky, 46 percent in Ohio and 47 percent in West Virginia. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution…
Dollywood, Hotrods And Moonshine Getaway Cars Inside Appalachia
One could spend a lifetime learning about Appalachia, and just scratch the surface. On this week’s episode of Inside Appalachia, we’re listening back to a show we originally aired earlier this year, before the pandemic changed so much of our lives. While some of the stories take place before social distancing, before we had to…
With One Debate Confirmed, Democrat Salango Challenges Justice To Additional Events
Updated Friday, July 31, 2020 at 1:42 p.m. Democrat gubernatorial candidate Ben Salango says he has accepted offers to participate in five debates against Gov. Jim Justice. However, Justice’s campaign has indicated that the Republican incumbent will take part in only one debate that has already been scheduled. The one confirmed debate will be hosted…
Marshall University Moving More Fall Classes Online
Marshall University will move more fall semester courses to a remote format than originally planned due to the coronavirus pandemic. Marshall President Jerome Gilbert announced the change Wednesday. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service
Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law
Updated at 12:08 p.m. ET President Trump has mused about delaying this year’s election based on unsupported conspiracy theorizing about the integrity of voting during the coronavirus disaster. In a Twitter post on Thursday, Trump repeated what has become a pet theme about the prospect of inaccuracies or fraud with mail-in voting. Rep. Zoe Lofgren,…
Pandemic’s Impact On Foster Care, Health Insurance And Bringing Voice To Black Authors
On this West Virginia Morning , we talk a little bit about the coronavirus’ impact on health insurance and foster families. Also, in this show, we hear from an author and entrepreneur who is working to ensure Black authors’ voices are heard. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service
West Virginia Officials Scramble To Help Town’s Water Outage
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday directed the state National Guard and other state emergency officials to help a small town that has been without running water for several days. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service
Navigating Absentee Voting This Fall And Water Utility Woes
On this West Virginia Morning , Secretary of State Mac Warner announced some voting policies this week in the run up to the general election in November. Specifically, voters will have to ask for an absentee ballot application instead of automatically receiving one in the mail. Also, in this show, we hear a report on…
W.Va. PSC Urges Fayette Co. Utility To Consider West Virginia American Water Takeover
The West Virginia Public Service Commission is urging a small, struggling water utility in Fayette County to consider allowing a larger provider to take over its water assets, following requests from hundreds of customers over the last year. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service
Absentee Voting Process Tweak Renews Debate In Secretary Of State Race
All registered voters in West Virginia will be able to use the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as a reason to get an absentee ballot for the November general election. But a tweak in the process of how voters can access those applications — and, thus, an absentee ballot — has revived a debate over voting during…
“No Pay, We Stay.” A Look Back At Miners’ Protest That Rocked Appalachia
It’s a quiet, foggy morning on Highway 119 in Cumberland, Kentucky. A railroad track runs along the highway, and here, Sand Hill Bottom Road crosses the tracks and turns to the right, leaving a rough triangle of gravel spattered with trash. You can hear crickets chirping, birds twittering, cars passing on 119. A billboard advertises…
Reflecting On Kermit And Blackjewel
On this West Virginia Morning , we revisit Kermit, West Virginia and reflect on how millions of opioids could flood a town of 350 people. Also, in this show, it’s been one year since the two-month long Blackjewel protest. We look back at what it meant and its impact. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia…
COVID-19 Remembrance: Wade Shaffer
Charleston, West Virginia resident Wade Shaffer, was described as “passionate” and “kind,” the type of person who was the life of the party and always the first to lend a hand. The 42-year-old died last month from COVID-19. His friend Mindy Parsley has this remembrance. This story was produced by Brittany Patterson. Music from Blue…
Bribery And Brain Tanning On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning , we hear from a girl in Appalachia who’s bucking some trends and embracing old traditions in the process. Also, in this show, we hear how a recent arrest of the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives could impact future energy policy throughout the region. Top Featured Tags: -…
Power Failure: A Massive Bribery Scheme Could Change The Ohio Valley’s Energy System
One of the country’s largest investor-owned electric utilities, with a large presence in the Ohio Valley, has emerged at the center of a $60 million bribery and racketeering scheme related to Ohio’s controversial energy bill that bailed out several struggling nuclear and coal plants. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service
Addressing Racism And Passing On Traditions Inside Appalachia
Across the globe, many people are wondering how to change society to deal with structural racism. It might all depend on our youth. Today’s episode of Inside Appalachia features people inspiring the next generation to change the world around them. You’ll also hear a unique story about a group of women working to preserve an…
New Podcast Seeks To Empower Black Youth In Appalachia
On this West Virginia Morning , we’ll learn about a project called Black in Appalachia, which is about to launch a new podcast. The show’s creators hope it empowers the region’s Black youth. We also bring you this week’s Mountain Stage Song of the Week. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution…
In Reversal, Trump Says Schools In Coronavirus Hot Spots Should Delay Reopening
Public schools should delay reopening in coronavirus hot spots but should open fully if they want to receive tens of billions of dollars in new federal aid, President Trump said in a White House briefing. At the news conference Thursday, Trump talked in more detail than he has in the past about the reopening of…
Officials Concerned After Staff Reductions, Closures At State Hospitals
Hospital closures and workforce reduction are taking place all across the state during a time when experts say West Virginians need healthcare the most. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service
