Author Amanda Barber Amanda's Latest Articles He Started With a Facebook Debate. Now Grady Woods Is Telling West Virginia’s Story His Way By Amanda Barber ● Community & Culture ● March 11, 2026 He Started With a Facebook Debate. Now Grady Woods Is Telling West Virginia’s Story His Way. School officials, students stand firm after lawmaker’s claims about ICE protest By Amanda Barber ● Civics ● March 6, 2026 Appalachia’s Creative Rise: The Growing Opportunity for Social Media Influencers in West Virginia By Amanda Barber ● Community & Culture ● March 5, 2026 Young, Black and Gifted in Policy: Recognition, Reflection, and the Work That Continues By Amanda Barber ● Civics ● February 3, 2026 Entering its fourth year, Young, Black, Gifted in Policy has grown into a consistent space for recognizing Black West Virginians engaged in policy, advocacy, and civic life. Best of the West: 5 Students By Amanda Barber ● Community & Culture ● January 2, 2026 Best of the West: Carol Hines By Amanda Barber ● Community & Culture ● November 25, 2025 More than a Market: Miss Ruby’s grows food, pride, and possibility By Amanda Barber ● Community & Culture ● November 24, 2025 Building Community Through Content: Leeshia Lee Unites West Virginia Creators at Cam’s World By Amanda Barber ● Community & Culture ● November 20, 2025 Dropping ‘Barz,’ Building Bridges: KROSS BARZ Sparks Change Through Conversation By Amanda Barber ● Community & Culture ● November 7, 2025 BBG Music Spotlight – Wayne Snow of Howling at the Earth, his presence on the stage and online. By Amanda Barber ● Community & Culture ● September 24, 2025 Posts pagination 1 2 Next