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Government Maria Young, About an hour ago

Federal Data Shows Emergency Communication Woes For 2 W.Va. Counties

Sharp federal limits on radio frequency interference have made it very challenging for emergency crews in two counties to communicate effectively in a crisis.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Sep. 18, 2026

Encore: The Love Of Competition, Inside Appalachia

This week, one thing about Appalachians: we can get competitive. We’re proud of our local food. Love a good hunt. And enjoy competition with friends. We learn the rules and celebrate our victories. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

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Government Maria Young, About an hour ago

More Than $11 Million Will Modernize Community Sewage Systems

Two communities in different parts of the state will get several million dollars in funding for badly needed updates to their wastewater services.

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Economy Eric Douglas, About 5 hours ago

Employment Increased In August In W.Va., But Only Slightly

The total number of employed state residents increased by 400 - rising to 741,000 - while the number of unemployed state residents decreased by 700 to 31,300.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, About 6 hours ago

Communication Challenges For Emergency Personnel, This West Virginia Morning

Two federally important facilities located in West Virginia require a strict limit on radio frequency interference. But for decades – increasingly as communication systems have become more advanced – those limits have made it difficult for emergency crews and first responders in Pendleton and Pocahontas counties to do their jobs as safely and effectively as possible. Now the results of a lengthy federal study show exactly how precarious the situation is. We caught up with Pendleton County Emergency Management’s Rick Gillespie to find out what the study shows and what happens next.

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Arts & Culture Emily Chen-Newton, About 17 hours ago

From The Red River Gorge To The Rockies, Adaptive Climbers Expand Access

This October, the Adaptive Climbers Festival will gather in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge for the fifth year. In 2023, Folkways Reporter Emily Chen-Newton covered the event for Inside Appalachia. Since then, the Adaptive Climbers Festival has grown. Organizers say they’re nearly at capacity, with 300 climbers, caregivers and volunteers. Ahead of the festival, the campground has made accessibility improvements. Volunteers with the ACF have also been sprucing up the trails.

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