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Impact of West Virginia’s Republican Supermajority and Eco-Friendly Tech Solutions

Impact of West Virginia’s Republican Supermajority and Eco-Friendly Tech Solutions

The Incoming State Government And Buying Used Tech For A Green Holiday, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, December 16, 2024 By Staff In this episode of West Virginia Morning by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, political science experts and legislators discuss the implications of the state'

West Virginia Week: Capitol Chaos and Community Action

West Virginia Week: Capitol Chaos and Community Action

Caucus Chaos, Panhandle Protests And Holler Humor, This West Virginia Week West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Saturday, December 14, 2024 By Jack Walker In this week's episode of West Virginia Week, published by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, we recap a tumultuous week at the State Capitol, where conflict erupted

Exploring Appalachian Humor, Emergency Response Challenges, and Holiday Safety

Exploring Appalachian Humor, Emergency Response Challenges, and Holiday Safety

Appalachian Memes And Trouble At Greenbank West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, December 13, 2024 By Bill Lynch In this week's edition from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, 'Inside Appalachia' explores the humor found in Appalachian memes, highlighting how two artists are using digital platforms to celebrate regional

Shepherd University Launches Automatic Admissions for Local Grads with 2.5 GPA

Shepherd University Launches Automatic Admissions for Local Grads with 2.5 GPA

Shepherd University Will Auto Admit Local Grads Based On GPA West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, December 13, 2024 By Jack Walker Shepherd University has announced an initiative to automatically admit local high school graduates from Berkeley County Schools with a GPA of 2.5 or higher without the need for

Exploring Appalachian Artist Humor and Blitzen Trapper's Music

Exploring Appalachian Artist Humor and Blitzen Trapper's Music

Appalachian Memes And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, December 13, 2024 By Staff In this feature from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, listeners discover the innovative work of two Appalachian artists who are bringing regional humor to the online space. Additionally, the

Addressing Homelessness and Opioid Recovery Efforts in Kentucky

Addressing Homelessness and Opioid Recovery Efforts in Kentucky

Opioid Settlement Funds Recovery Efforts And Debating A Safer Kentucky West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff In this segment of West Virginia Morning from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, discussions highlight various initiatives to combat homelessness in the region, including camping bans in Kentucky. The recently enacted

Addressing Climate Change and School Violence: Challenges in West Virginia

Addressing Climate Change and School Violence: Challenges in West Virginia

Companies Cut Carbon Footprint And Teachers Seek Help, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 By Staff In this segment from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the focus is on the steel industry's significant contribution to carbon dioxide emissions, which account for 10% of