Messman Hero: The story of Dorie Miller
Born in Waco, Texas in 1919, Dorie Miller served as a Navy cook aboard the USS West Virginia during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Civics
Civic-focused stories covering politics, voting rights, public policy, and governance within Appalachia. This category also includes discussions on Black representation in politics and initiatives that encourage civic engagement among Appalachian and Black communities.
Latest in Civics
David Fryson: Courageous leaders must resist anti-DEI policies (Opinion)
Former WVU VP for DEI David Fryson calls on university presidents and corporate executives to defend equity and inclusion against political attacks.
How Big Money Took Over American Elections
Anoa Changa-Peck examines the 15-year impact of Citizens United, billionaire spending in elections, and how state reforms like Hawaii's Act 011 push back.
Morrisey’s administration now competing with Justice’s for title of least transparent
West Virginia Watch's Leann Ray analyzes Gov. Patrick Morrisey's press relations, FOIA response delays, and state government transparency challenges.
Death threats, witchcraft, and bigotry, oh my; Berkeley GOP candidate’s racist comments promise another ugly House race
Controversy continues in West Virginia's 91st House District as Republican candidate Chris Clagett faces calls to withdraw over social media posts.
‘I wasn’t homeless because I was using, I was using because I was homeless’ – former unhoused talk long path to rejoining society
Truth Pharm presents participant-informed research on homelessness, digital barriers, and care systems at CEG's 3rd Annual Syndemic Summit in Huntington, WV.
Local experts talk history, discuss the impact of Trump’s campaign to end Birthright Citizenship
Panelists at a Charleston library forum unpack birthright citizenship, the 14th Amendment, legal precedent, and civil rights protections in West Virginia.
This week in Affrilachian history: Sept. 6 through Sept. 12
Explore key September moments in Affrilachian history: WV’s first Black legislator, Harlem Renaissance author John Matheus, and John Henry’s legend.
WV farmers question Trump’s decision to import beef
Local beef producers doubt the move will lower prices and believe it undercuts American farms.
David Fryson: Courageous leaders must resist anti-DEI policies (Opinion)
Former WVU VP for DEI David Fryson calls on university presidents and corporate executives to defend equity and inclusion against political attacks.
How Big Money Took Over American Elections
Anoa Changa-Peck examines the 15-year impact of Citizens United, billionaire spending in elections, and how state reforms like Hawaii's Act 011 push back.
Morrisey’s administration now competing with Justice’s for title of least transparent
West Virginia Watch's Leann Ray analyzes Gov. Patrick Morrisey's press relations, FOIA response delays, and state government transparency challenges.
Death threats, witchcraft, and bigotry, oh my; Berkeley GOP candidate’s racist comments promise another ugly House race
Controversy continues in West Virginia's 91st House District as Republican candidate Chris Clagett faces calls to withdraw over social media posts.
‘I wasn’t homeless because I was using, I was using because I was homeless’ – former unhoused talk long path to rejoining society
Truth Pharm presents participant-informed research on homelessness, digital barriers, and care systems at CEG's 3rd Annual Syndemic Summit in Huntington, WV.
Local experts talk history, discuss the impact of Trump’s campaign to end Birthright Citizenship
Panelists at a Charleston library forum unpack birthright citizenship, the 14th Amendment, legal precedent, and civil rights protections in West Virginia.
This week in Affrilachian history: Sept. 6 through Sept. 12
Explore key September moments in Affrilachian history: WV’s first Black legislator, Harlem Renaissance author John Matheus, and John Henry’s legend.
WV farmers question Trump’s decision to import beef
Local beef producers doubt the move will lower prices and believe it undercuts American farms.