How Appalachian NASCAR Hall Of Famer Leonard Wood Reinvented Racing

Stock car racing’s roots run deep in Appalachia. Our twisty roads and dark hollers were home to moonshiners — and moonshine runners, who became known for their driving skills. And they became some of NASCAR’s first stars when it formed in 1948. But NASCAR’s oldest continuous racing team had nothing to do with moonshine.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 08, 2024

Apprenticeship, Absenteeism Discussed In Education Committees

A bill in the House of Delegates is working to give those trade workers academic credit, while a Senate bill is trying to get to the heart of the state’s student absences.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Aug. 18, 2023

Showcasing Rescue Horses And Our Song Of The Week This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Caroline MacGregor reports on one of the largest equine events to showcase rescue and at-risk horses taking place in Winfield, West Virginia. And as classes resume at WVU students react to the university's proposed program cuts.

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Education Randy Yohe, May. 18, 2023

Monongalia County Tech Center EMT Students Win State Championship, Head To Nationals

In West Virginia’s first SkillsUSA Emergency Medical Technician competition, Gabriella Chico and Olivia Tennant from Monongalia County’s Technical Education Center (MTEC) bested all competitors and were named state champions.

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Education Chris Schulz, May. 02, 2023

Toyota Expands Student Program To Include Putnam County

Toyota West Virginia is expanding its high school education program in West Virginia where students get hands-on manufacturing experience before graduation.

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