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Abandoned Gas Wells And The Unhoused Rate Declines, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the unhoused population in the state declines, child well-being remains the same, and just how many abandoned gas wells are there?

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Storytellers, Inside Appalachia

This week, we’re revisiting a show featuring storytellers out loud in front of audiences. Folks like five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest, Bil Lepp. Also, musicians Anna & Elizabeth, whose storytelling used something known as a crankie. And, we’ll head to the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

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State Primary Election Results Officially Certified

The last of West Virginia’s 55 counties certified the results of the 2026 Primary Election Wednesday, but two races are being formally challenged.

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90 Days From Passage: New Laws Taking Effect Now

Most of the laws passed by the West Virginia Legislature are effective this week, 90 days from passage.

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