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Needle Exchange A bill was recently introduced in the West Virginia State Legislature that would outlaw some of the state's most effective needle exchange programs. SB 334 was introduced by Senators Eric Tarr and Amy Grady; both are Republicans for District 4, which includes Mason, Jackson, Roane and Putnam counties. SB 334 would create a stricter license application process for harm reduction programs. Talking about HIV and other needle-borne illnesses can be scary — maybe that’s why so many of us don’t talk about it. But what if the stigmas are causing these health crises to worsen? H...

Volunteers drop off cleaning supplies and masks at the Rea of Hope in Charleston. Human beings are social creatures and the pandemic is taking a toll on all of us in one way or another. It’s also bringing to light just how important human connection is in our lives. This week on Inside Appalachia, we’ll hear from folks who are overcoming these challenges on top of maintaining sobriety and staying on the path to recovery. As we grapple with the immediate health emergency of the coronavirus pandemic -- and celebrate the hope found in vaccines and infections going down -- here in Appalachia...

Courtesy of Bradford Harris Al Cornett sits in his Cumberland, Kentucky home, playing a banjo built by Bradford Harris. Cornett primarily made dulcimers, but also built other stringed instruments, such as banjos and mandolins. In Harlan County, Kentucky, 20-year-old Bradford Harris plays in the punk band L.I.P.S. When in-person shows were canceled because of the pandemic, Bradford began playing the banjo. Eventually, this led to a surprising new talent -- making banjos. Bradford even tracked down a 97-year-old instrument maker to learn the craft. To see some of Bradford’s banjos, search fo...

/ Ida Miller is the proud owner of Sephora, a three-year-old German shepherd mix. They have an unconditional love for each other. Valentine’s Day gets a lot of flack for being sappy, cliche or just a marketing ploy by card and chocolate companies. But we tend to think there is more to it than that. So, for this episode of Inside Appalachia, we asked our listeners for their best Appalachian love stories. Courtesy photo Steven Allen Adams and Jessica Wentz. This photo was taken at the Red Carpet Lounge in Charleston, West Virginia right after their wedding. It is Steven's favorite photo of ...

WVPB Vials of Pfizer's coronavirus dose sit on a table at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed and exacerbated societal inequities. Black and Latino populations have suffered higher infection rates. People working low-income jobs are more likely to be considered essential — and therefore required to work in-person — while others have the luxury of working remotely. The pandemic has pushed many people who were already living paycheck to paycheck out of work. Despite programs to provide rental and utility relief, some have l...