The Struggle to Stay

Our region has faced major economic changes and challenges in the past decade. But if you know our region’s history, this story of boom and bust, renewal…

Our region has faced major economic changes and challenges in the past decade. But if you know our region’s history, this story of boom and bust, renewal…

A comedian, an actor and dog move from West Virginia across the country chasing big dreams. What could possibly go wrong?A little over a year ago, we…

On this West Virginia Morning, this weekend’s Inside Appalachia episode features the extended story of Iraq War veteran and aspiring comedian Mark Combs.…

On this West Virginia Morning, two years ago, for our Struggle to Stay series, we began following two apprentices with a job-training program called…

On this West Virginia Morning, it’s been a year since we started following six Appalachians as they grappled with whether to stay in their home state or…

Here’s a question:  Is it easier to feel that sense of nostalgia for home when we don’t have to deal with the day-to-day reality of living there?In this…

On this West Virginia Morning, we conclude our 8-month series, The Struggle to Stay. We hear the final chapter of Derek Akal’s story.Derek is from a…

Much of Appalachia’s economy has rested on the boom and bust cycles of industries like coal and manufacturing for decades. It’s true that these industries…

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear the next chapter in The Struggle to Stay. Lately, we’ve been following 21-year-old Derek Akal, a native of eastern…