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West Virginia Week

West Virginia Week is a new, web-only podcast from West Virginia Public Broadcasting that looks back at the major news of the week. Check back every Saturday at 8 a.m. to listen to our latest episode and learn what happened this week in West Virginia.

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Solar Power Hike And A Roller Coaster In Mercer...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/11/22

Appalachian Power customers may be seeing another price hike, caregivers are under stress, particularly during the holidays, and a new mountain roller coaster is a destination for fun seekers in Mercer County. The post Solar Power Hike And A Roller Coaster In Mercer County, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Missing Miner’s Body Recovered, This West Virginia Week

West Virginia Week ·

2025/11/15

On this West Virginia Week, the body of a missing miner was recovered, guaranteed median income comes to Mercer County, and with Halloween over and Thanksgiving a few weeks away, what can you do with those leftover pumpkins?The post Missing Miner’s Body Recovered, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Turning Point USA At Marshall And Population Decline,...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/11/08

We have a conversation with Marshall University's Turning Point USA chapter president. We also learn about a recently released horror film shot near Huntington, and the population decline in central Appalachia that may be getting worse.The post Turning Point USA At Marshall And Population Decline, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Food Banks Face Challenges And The History Of...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/11/01

On this West Virginia Week, food banks face challenges as SNAP benefits are delayed and the government shutdown continues. Also, an influx of cash may help lift people in Mercer County up out of poverty. We also explore the roots of Halloween. The post Food Banks Face Challenges And The History Of Halloween, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Obesity In W.Va. And A Novel Set In Greenbank, This...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/10/25

On this West Virginia Week, a new obesity report paints a grim picture for West Virginia, but can anything be done? Also, Americans have been struggling with housing for years, but is the market changing? And a new novel set in Pocahontas County tells the story of two high school students as they unravel a decades-old mystery.The post Obesity In W.Va. And A Novel Set In Greenbank, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Bridge Day Is On And The Kitchen Table Tour, This...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/10/18

On this West Virginia Week, despite a government shutdown and the closure of national parks across the country, parks in West Virginia are staying open – for now. Also, a new book looks at the last public hanging in America. And, they’re out there, paranormal investigators talk about Paranormal Kentucky. Bill Lynch is our host... View ArticleThe post Bridge Day Is On And The Kitchen Table Tour, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Direct Giving In Mercer County And Tracking The Fall...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/10/11

Republicans celebrate support for coal, lawmakers learn about academic financial aid and we'll head to the skies for some leaf peeping from above.The post Direct Giving In Mercer County And Tracking The Fall Leaf Colors, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Crackdown Yields Dozens Of Arrests And Teaching Kids...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/10/04

The government shutdown, crackdowns on drugs and immigration, concern about the future of clean energy jobs and an effort to help kids across the nation learn to love reading were all in the news this week.The post Crackdown Yields Dozens Of Arrests And Teaching Kids To Love Reading, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A Dozen ICE Arrests And A Popular Fruit Gets Bottled,...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/09/27

Twelve people were charged with immigration violations along the West Virginia Turnpike in a two-day period this week. And a life saving effort that began in this state just went nationwide. The post A Dozen ICE Arrests And A Popular Fruit Gets Bottled, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Celebrating Recovery And Investigating High Power...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/09/20

Healing Appalachia is in full swing this weekend. And, Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate looks into the hidden costs of electricity in West Virginia.The post Celebrating Recovery And Investigating High Power Costs, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

An Economic Backyard Brawl And Teacher Of The Year,...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/09/13

High tech assistance designed to keep student athletes safe and more federal flood relief for two counties, on this West Virginia Week. The post An Economic Backyard Brawl And Teacher Of The Year, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

An Education Merger And Back On Track At Pipestem,...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/09/06

Appalachian Power has a way to access the funds it needs without putting the full cost on customers. And after a major overhaul, the Pipestem tram is up and running. The post An Education Merger And Back On Track At Pipestem, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Constructing Homes In Huntington And A Campaign For...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/08/30

Leaders of Huntington want commuters who work in the city to have a home there -- they've got a plan. And a campaign to help those in need access clean water looks at the unique challenges in Appalachia.The post Constructing Homes In Huntington And A Campaign For Clean Water in Appalachia, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A New State Health Officer And Flood Recovery...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/08/23

A new health officer for the state, assessing flood recovery efforts six months later, resisting a call for deployment and more -- all part of the week's top stories. The post A New State Health Officer And Flood Recovery Efforts, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Flatfoot Dancing, Geocaching And A Coal Mine Rescue...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/08/16

On this West Virginia Week, dancers keep the flatfooting tradition alive, miners compete in rescue and tourists challenge themselves with geocaching.The post Flatfoot Dancing, Geocaching And A Coal Mine Rescue Competition, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Screening For Black Lung And The State Fair Kicks...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/08/09

Top news stories in West Virginia this week include the return of a mobile clinic to screen miners for a fatal disease, the cost of energy in the Mountain State and the 100th anniversary of the West Virginia State Fair.The post Screening For Black Lung And The State Fair Kicks Off, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A New Leader For W.Va. GOP And Help For Homeless...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/08/02

West Virginia has a new set of rules for what can be served in school cafeterias. The state GOP has a new leader, and a West Virginia state senator had a lot of questions to answer in Washington, D.C. this week. The post A New Leader For W.Va. GOP And Help For Homeless Vets, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Flood, Energy Assistance And The Impact Of SNAP Cuts...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/07/26

On this West Virginia Week, flood assistance for storm victims in the Northern Panhandle and energy assistance for families in need. We’ll tell you how upcoming federal cuts to SNAP programs will affect nutrition education here in West Virginia. Also, a mobile black lung screening program is back in operation, and, how ocean lovers in... View ArticleThe post Flood, Energy Assistance And The Impact Of SNAP Cuts On Nutrition Ed, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public

Future Of Public Media Funding, Fighting A ‘Hunger...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/07/19

A West Virginia senator responds to questions about her vote on the congressional recission bill, and the head of a local foodbank shares her vision for what's to come when SNAP benefits go into effect.The post Future Of Public Media Funding, Fighting A ‘Hunger Tsunami’ And A Popular Hotdog, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

New Flights From Charleston And Investigating Opioid...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/07/12

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll tell you about new flight destinations coming to Charleston’s Yeager International Airport beginning this fall, and the reasons for a state intervention for another school district. Also, what the Supreme Court has to say about the case of a transgender student in West Virginia.The post New Flights From Charleston And Investigating Opioid Funds, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

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