West Virginia Morning

Feb 07 2025 100 ep. 169

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Local news stories from West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Whether it’s important news events, interesting features about people and places, the latest in environmental news, stories about education or the economy, West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s team of experienced reporters bring listeners in depth stories and interviews from around the state.

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Fostering A Cultural Identity At Camp And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a visit to the Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy camp fosters young Black artists, and our song of the week takes us back to Paris' Jazz Age.

Volunteers Count The Homeless And A Son’s Release From Captivity This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, volunteers and advocates come together on a single night in January every year to count people experiencing homelessness, and a father discusses his son’s captivity and the efforts to bring him home.

Uncertain Future For Low Barrier Shelter And School System Saves With Solar, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Huntington’s low barrier homeless shelter - with its limited restrictions - is now facing an uncertain future. And one school district hopes to generate savings with solar panels placed on school rooftops.

State Scores Low On Smoking Cessation And Researching The East Palestine Derailment, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia's tobacco use and prevention efforts again earned failing grades on an assessment from the American Lung Association, and researchers look at the effects of the East Palestine derailment.

Cold Weather Shelters And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, winter is far from over. Grassroots efforts are emerging to help keep neighbors safe from the cold.

Foster Care Crises And Inflation Worries, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, News Director Eric Douglas discusses the state of West Virginia's foster care system with Erica Peterson, editor at large for Mountain State Spotlight.

Tariff Economics And Tick-Borne Disease, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, some supporters of President Donald Trump have expressed hope he would lower the cost of everyday goods through tariffs.

A Change In W.Va.’s Congressional Powers And A Music Festival For Recovery, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia’s congressional delegation has changed significantly since the election but what do the changes mean for the state. We hear from residents of Eastern Kentucky about federal tariffs, and a music festival in Lewisburg has been supporting recover efforts for seven years.

Honing Storytelling Skills And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the latest Inside Appalachia explores the craft of telling tales, and our Song of the Week from singer-songwriter Kim Richey.

Helping The Homeless With Services And Abortion Bans Pit State Against State, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, with homelessness on the rise, WVPB checks in with providers about support services in Charleston. And the latest episode of Us & Them looks at how inconsistent abortion laws pit states against each other.