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On this West Virginia Morning, the stage is now set for a two man, two party political race for governor of West Virginia. Randy Yohe gives us an initial look at what we can expect from the Republican and the Democratic nominees. The post A Look At The Upcoming Gubernatorial Race On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, the results from Tuesday’s primary election came in mostly as expected. Government Reporter Randy Yohe has covered the intense campaigning leading up to the primary and he joins us live in the studio with results and reactions. The post Primary Election Recap And A Discussion On Child Nutrition, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, Tuesday’s primary election may be the most important the state has seen in a while. Voters have endured a gubernatorial media campaign blitz with unprecedented mudslinging – coupled with a dominant charge to see a new but familiar face representing West Virginia in the U.S. Senate. Randy Yohe has our story. The post W.Va. Primary Election Day Underway And The Risks Of Raw Milk On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a pipeline safety watchdog said federal regulators “should be on notice” about a pressure test failure on the Mountain Valley Pipeline earlier this month. The post Pipeline Problems, Student Protests And A Voter’s Guide, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, Curtis Tate tells us about problems with the Mountain Valley Pipeline as it nears completion, Emily Rice discusses children’s mental health with state expert and Mountain Stage brings us the Song of the Week with Watchhouse performing “The Wolves.” The post Mountain Valley Pipeline, Children’s Mental Health And Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we speak with Judy Ball, chair of the Legislative Action Workgroup for the League of Women Voters of West Virginia, to break down the state's 2024 Legislative Scorecard. Also, we hear an excerpt from our Us & Them episode, "Compassion Fatigue." The post W.Va.’s Legislative Scorecard And A Look At Compassion Fatigue On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, chair of the West Virginia Democratic Party, on the efforts to rebuild the party and restore Democrats to state offices ahead of this primary election. Also, we hear about preservation efforts for a historic Black church in Harpers Ferry. The post Preserving A Historic Black Church And A Conversation With Mike Pushkin On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a West Virginia circuit court removed two members of the Jefferson County Commission from office, but a last-minute party change has cast confusion over who will name her successor. Also, the construction of a pipeline in western Pennsylvania and a rupture in the Mountain Valley Pipeline has left environmentalists asking questions. The post Jefferson Commission Confusion And Pipeline Problems, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, as chief legal officer for West Virginia’s citizens, state office holders, agencies and boards, the attorney general’s (AG) responsibilities cover the litigation gamut. The four candidates in the upcoming primary races for AG have diverse views on how those responsibilities should be handled – and prioritized. Randy Yohe has our second story on this race. The post Attorney General Responsibilities And Ramp Season Is Winding Down, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, Asheville, North Carolina is home to an eclectic dining scene with hidden gems like Neng Jr.’s, which serves up elevated Filipino cuisine. Tucked away in an alley, it’s a slice of home no matter where you’re from. Folkways Reporter Margaret McLeod Leef has more. The post Appalachian Filipino Cuisine And Joachim Cooder Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, being a parent is a 24-hour role, and a lifetime commitment that has historically fallen to women. As men have started to take on more domestic work, what it means to be a father has started to shift. Chris Schulz looks at these changes in our latest installment of “Now What? A Series on Parenting.” The post Books In Prisons And How The Role Of ‘Dad’ Is Shifting, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, according to state code, the attorney general’s job is to enforce West Virginia’s laws as they relate to – listed in order – consumer protection, unfair trade practices, civil rights and other important areas. As Randy Yohe shows us, the four primary candidates running for attorney general, two Republicans and two Democrats, have diverse views on the overall mission of the office. The post Attorney General Race And A Conversation With Poet, Professor Sara Henning, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia is seeing a boom in low and no-carbon manufacturing, thanks to tax credits and other federal programs designed to spur investment in energy communities. Curtis Tate spoke recently with Brian Anderson, a senior adviser on energy communities at the U.S. Department of Energy. They spoke at the University of Charleston. The post Investing In Mountain State Energy Communities, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, the Jewish holiday of Passover is coming to an end. It is a time for celebration and reflection. This year, it has been a bit more difficult, according to Rabbi Victor Urecki from Charleston. He spoke with News Director Eric Douglas to discuss the holiday and the struggle with the war in Gaza. The post Passover Amid The War In Gaza On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, an experimental apple orchard in the state is helping to fight pollution, improve food scarcity and some hope even heal veterans. Briana Heaney has the story. The post An Experimental Orchard And Larry Groce Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, health care services for nearly 30 percent of West Virginia’s population may be difficult to access if lawmakers don’t fully fund the Medicaid program in an expected special session. Emily Rice has more. The post Funding Medicaid And Navigating The Nation’s Foster Care Crisis, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, drinking water in Wyoming County is making people sick but it’s unclear who is responsible. Also, a look at voter concerns ahead of May's primary election. The post Voices Of Voters And Wyoming Co. Water Pollution This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, domestic violence prevention advocates lined the State Capitol rotunda in February, seeking a budget increase. They said lawmakers were receptive to the idea. But no increase was passed before this year’s regular legislative session ended. Jack Walker checked in with domestic violence prevention advocates on funding needs as a potential special session approaches. The post Funding Needs For Domestic Violence Shelters On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, as the primary race for governor enters the home stretch, some candidate’s negative attack ads running endlessly on broadcast and social media target a minority group – transgender children. But what is the fallout from these ads for this vulnerable group, and West Virginia children and families in general? Randy Yohe has the story. The post Campaign Ads Targeting Transgender Youth And Understanding W.Va.’s Water Resource, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, Sue and Stan Jennings for 30 years have run Allegheny Treenware, a company that makes wooden kitchen utensils. But they started off as a couple of coal miners. Folkways Reporter Capri Cafaro has more. The post Appalachian Couple Shares Lifelong Dream And Sam Weber Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.