Morgantown

All five of West Virginia’s public charter schools are on track to open in fall 2022, despite a location issue for one of the brick-and-mortar schools. Nitro Preparatory Academy, one of the state’s three physical charter schools, hit a snag recently and is searching for a new building in Kanawha County.

On this West Virginia Morning, we explore the complexities of housing, homelessness, and community. A group called “Humans of Morgantown” is using art created by unhoused citizens to bring a humanizing perspective to the discussion.

Issues of housing and homelessness can be very complex. A group called Humans of Morgantown is using art created by unhoused citizens to bring a humanizing perspective to the discussion.Chris Schulz spoke with Corbin Mills and Jordan Stosic about the group’s “Neighbors Beyond Neighborhoods” exhibit.

On March 31, the Red Eye Comedy Festival will bring three days of laughs to Morgantown.

On this West Virginia Morning, when you think of West Virginia, comedy may not be the first or even second on the list, but a multi-day festival in Morgantown is aiming to change that.

On this West Virginia Morning, two activists in Morgantown are organizing a listening project they hope leads to greater racial understanding. We talk with Susan Eason and Eve Faulkes about listening with intent and finding common ground.

Curling is one of those sports you only really hear about every four years when the Olympics come around.Four years ago, Morgantown Curling Club president Jeff Ryan was swept away watching the USA men’s team win gold in Pyeongchang, and he knew he wanted to try the sport for himself.

On this West Virginia Morning, Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill to repeal the state’s longstanding ban on nuclear power. Also, in this show, after 27 years of service, Huntington’s Fire Chief Jan Rader is stepping down and transitioning to another role with the city. We talk with her about her career.

A public-private health care partnership will launch a products preparedness center in West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice announced.

On this West Virginia Morning, esports and how they are growing across college campuses in West Virginia along with a look at West Virginia’s unemployment numbers and what they mean. Are they really as much of a sign of strength as some would like to believe?