Press Release

Mountain Stage is a recipient of the Vandalia Award, West Virginia’s highest folklife honor. It was presented during the 2022 Vandalia Gathering held May 27 in Charleston.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) has won two 2022 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards (RTDNA) in the Large Market Radio category.

The West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority (EBA) voted unanimously in a special meeting Wednesday to hire Carl “Butch” Antolini as its full-time chief executive officer and executive director.

Jamie Howard, a third-grade teacher from Greenbrier County, has earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Above and Beyond Award for April, which recognizes excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.

Laura Webb, a third grade reading and social studies teacher from Calhoun County, has earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Above and Beyond Award for March 2022.

By popular demand, The Lawrence Welk Show returns to West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Sat. April 2.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting has named Eric Douglas as its News Director.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting has named Liz McCormick as its Webmaster and Digital Coordinator.

Kimberly Nester, a middle and high school Spanish teacher from Mineral County, has earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Above and Beyond Award for February 2022, which recognizes excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting has hired Randy Yohe as its Government Reporter. He began his full-time duties with WVPB in February 2022.