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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brought renewed attention to the underpinnings of modern life. But improving infrastructure can mean different things even in the same state.
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On this West Virginia Morning, Gov. Jim Justice had a written version of his State of the State message formally delivered to the West Virginia Legislature Wednesday night, which satisfies his constitutional requirement to deliver the message at the beginning of a legislative session. Earlier this week, the governor tested positive for COVID-19.
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On this West Virginia Morning, the stories and histories of Black Appalachians are often left out or marginalized when people report on our region. There are several media projects that are trying to change that including the Black in Appalachia Podcast, which is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Inside Appalachia spoke with three of the people who make the program.
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On this West Virginia Morning, many younger West Virginians are interested in one key thing from their home state — acceptance — and some say they see it in short supply. Also, in this show, we have reports on a push for policing alternatives in Charleston and water infrastructure challenges.
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On this West Virginia Morning, there’s no easy answer that will fix crumbling water infrastructure in parts of West Virginia and central Appalachia. We hear from advocates and experts who hope President-elect Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan will bring fresh solutions to the region. Also, we share an update on coronavirus spread in West Virginia.
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In a struggling coal region of Kentucky, moves to fix a notoriously dirty water supply have created a new crisis: Many are now unable to afford their water bills.
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A new report finds nearly half the residents of Martin County, Kentucky, cannot afford water service. Local activists with the Martin County Concerned…
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On this West Virginia Morning, we hear the final story in our series on breastfeeding, the second part of a two-part series on water infrastructure issues…
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On this West Virginia Morning, an increase in heavier rain events is putting stress on Kentucky’s aging water infrastructure, and we hear another…
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We bring you a special report and in-depth discussion on water infrastructure needs in West Virginia. Reporter Caity Coyne of the Charleston Gazette-Mail…