Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia

This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.

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Government Maria Young, Apr. 24, 2026

32 Years: Fayette County School Wins Voter Registration Contest Again

More than a dozen schools across the state will get the Jennings Randolph award this year for registering most of their eligible students to vote. One school has gotten it for more than three decades in a row.

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WVPB Education Brittany McGuire, Apr. 23, 2026

Above And Beyond: Crissy Cantley Builds Trust And Real-World Skills At South Charleston High School

Crissy Cantley, an Option Pathway teacher at South Charleston High School in Kanawha County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s February 2026 Above and Beyond Award. Cantley works closely with students who are at risk of not graduating on time, helping them stay on track for success.

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 20, 2026

Morrisey Signs Bill Modifying School Funding

The bill modifies the public-school funding formula to support instructional programs, technology, and teacher and leadership development.

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Education Maria Young, Apr. 17, 2026

Amazon Prime’s 'The College Tour' To Feature Fairmont State

Amazon Prime’s popular streaming series “The College Tour” will feature Fairmont’s campus, student population and curriculum.

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Education Maria Young, Apr. 17, 2026

Grant Will Connect Ohio County Students And Farmers

A new grant will help connect farmers with fresh local produce to Ohio County students in need of nutritious meals.

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TV WVPB Pressroom, Apr. 17, 2026

Watch West Virginia Arts Alive 2026

West Virginia Arts Alive is the West Virginia Department of Education’s annual event to showcase outstanding arts education and student achievements in West Virginia's public schools. WVPB will broadcast the event live on The West Virginia Channel, Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. It will also be available to live stream on YouTube.

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