Meet The Cartoonist Who Keeps 'Snuffy Smith' In The Funny Pages

The hillbilly stereotype is frequently used to shame mountain people, but there are gentler versions, like Snuffy Smith, the long-running comic strip character. Snuffy Smith originally started out as a supporting character in his comic strip, which first launched in 1919 when Billy DeBeck created Barney Google. Artist Fred Lasswell was brought in during the ‘30s to create Snuffy Smith and his friends. And now the strip is written and drawn by John Rose, who lives in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

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Education Chris Schulz, About 11 hours ago

State Education Leaders Highlight State’s Most Successful Schools

The Exemplary Practice Schools program recognizes schools that illustrate outstanding practices that positively impact student outcomes.

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Economy Maria Young, About 12 hours ago

House Democrats Want Special Session To Suspend Fuel Tax

Regular gas prices in West Virginia have jumped more than 60 cents per gallon since the war with Iran began at the end of February. House Democrats are calling for a special session to suspend state taxes on fuel.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, About 19 hours ago

The Connection Between A Mineral And Data Centers, This West Virginia Morning

Fluorspar is a little-known mineral used to make everything from steel, aluminum and gasoline to uranium fuel and batteries. For the Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom, WKMS’ Lily Burris reports the largest known deposit of the critical mineral in the U.S. is in western Kentucky – and its applications in artificial intelligence (AI) could reawaken the region’s mining industry.

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Economy Maria Young, Apr. 07, 2026

Both Parties Call On Governor To Help Cut Gas Prices

Two different groups, one representing West Virginia Republicans, the other from the Democratic Caucus of the West Virginia House of Delegates, are both calling on Gov. Patrick Morrisey to address skyrocketing gas prices.

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 07, 2026

Community College Receives Federal, State Grants For Workforce Development

BridgeValley Community and Technical College is expanding workforce development programs in highway construction and welding thanks to federal and state grants.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Apr. 07, 2026

Details Released In Miner Fatalities

Two coal miners died in separate underground accidents last Thursday evening and Friday morning. The West Virginia Office of Miner’s Health Safety and Training has released its initial findings.

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