
West Virginia Morning
Weekdays at 7:43 a.m.
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.
Latest Episodes
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On this West Virginia Morning, the ballad of John Henry tells the story of a railroad worker who challenges a steam drill to see who could tunnel into a mountain the fastest and farthest. With his strength and skill, John Henry wins, but he dies from the effort. For some people who grew up in Black communities in Appalachia, the song elicits a variety of feelings.
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On this West Virginia Morning, trains have been a large part of the American story since the first steam trains rolled down the tracks – and with them came song and ballads.
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On this West Virginia Morning, how does a small town restaurant become more than just a restaurant, and what happens when it's gone? We learn about Fayetteville’s Secret Sandwich Society.
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On this West Virginia Morning, the New River Gorge became a national park in 2020. It’s been a boon to Fayette County, but it has also come with heavier traffic. We hear from two student reporters who explore the safety concerns in their community.
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On this West Virginia Morning, a new documentary film is exploring why some Appalachian women are choosing home childbirth. Also, in this show, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, state officials say the pandemic is nowhere near over.
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On this West Virginia Morning, state disability agency leaders say the state is putting challenged teenagers at risk when they are discharged from the foster care system. And from Inside Appalachia, Roxy Todd talks to the writer and director of the documentary "Angels on Horseback".
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On this West Virginia Morning, Appalachian old-time music brings together numerous cultures, including African Americans and Native Americans. Yet those musicians have often been denied and overlooked. One man is working to make old-time music more available to Black musicians, but he got into it in an unusual way.
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On this West Virginia Morning, Mountain Stage is a nationally known treasure that originates from Charleston, West Virginia. Getting your shot on that stage has been a big break for musician John Inghram who has been part of the music scene in the Kanawha Valley for more than 20 years.
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On this West Virginia Morning, our Government Reporter Randy Yohe gives us a breakdown of the results from Tuesday’s midterm Primary Election. Also, in this show, we learn about a landfill in Virginia that has a lot of people in Bristol complaining about a noxious stench.
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On this West Virginia Morning, a business in southern West Virginia is getting national attention for the work it does to help people recovering from substance use disorder. The owner says the idea is pretty simple – nurture the community.