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West Virginia Today is a public affairs show produced by television journalism students in the Reed School of Media.

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West Virginia Today Fall 2026 Episode 1

West Virginia Today examines how recent events and legislative decisions are affecting communities across the Mountain State in the first episode of the Fall 2026 season. Stories explore the ongoing recovery from severe summer flooding, including efforts to improve disaster preparedness and flood protection, as well as challenges facing public education and the impact of new laws on schools. The episode also examines concerns surrounding the growing use of Flock surveillance cameras and changes to concealed-carry requirements for young adults. West Virginia Today is a statewide public affairs program produced by television journalism students at West Virginia University.

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Brittney Vaughan looks over the overgrown playground at the former Geary Elementary/Middle School on Sept. 12, 2026, in Roane County, W.Va. Credit: Ellie Sayre/ WVU Reed School of Media

As rural schools close across West Virginia, questions over school funding remain unresolved

Ellie Sayre | Monday, October 5, 2026

Across West Virginia, school districts are facing declining enrollment and financial pressures. During the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers considered proposals to change the school funding formula, protect rural schools and reorganize school districts. However, major proposals addressing those issues did not become law, leaving counties facing similar financial problems without the proposed changes as they decide how to keep their schools operating. 

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A Flock Safety automated license plate reader stands near Lowe’s in Morgantown, W.Va., Sept. 20, 2026. The cameras capture license plates and other identifying vehicle characteristics as vehicles pass by. Credit: Evie Safran/WVU Reed School of Media


‘This is not what I signed up for’: Flock cameras raise privacy concerns across West Virginia

Evie Safran | Monday, October 5, 2026

The debate surrounding Flock cameras does not fall neatly along traditional political lines. As the technology becomes more common in Monongalia County, residents from different sides of the political spectrum are raising similar questions about privacy, surveillance and the collection of their data.

West Virginia National Guard members dump debris from flooded properties in Buckhannon, W.Va., during clean-up efforts this summer. Credit: Photo courtesy of West Virginia National Guard


After summer flooding, recovery remains an uphill battle for Upshur, Lewis residents

Kierstyn Aubrecht | Monday, October 5, 2026

Thousands of people were affected by summer flooding around West Virginia. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency in Upshur and Lewis Counties and deployed hundreds of National Guard members to assist with rescue operations and cleanup. 

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John Marshall High School students cheering on their football team against Weir High School on Sept. 4, 2026, at Monarch Stadium, in Moundsville, W.Va. Credit: Photo courtesy of WJMH Sports Media, Sophomore Carlo Mustachio/John Marshall High School


West Virginia high school student-athlete rules are changing to limit transfer eligibility again

Maria Evans & Quinn Robie | Monday, October 5, 2026

The West Virginia Legislature passed House Bill 4425, which went into effect on June 29. It repealed a section of West Virginia code that gave students freedom to transfer schools without losing athletic eligibility. Now, House Bill 4425 gives the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission the power to change the ruling for all high school students. 

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West Virginia Today Blog

Take a look behind the scenes at the work of our producers and videographers as they support our news team and cover stories in communities across the state.

More notes, less stress: Lessons from producing show 1

Harley Cochran |

I’ve had more experience than the average student producer in a capstone course, but with our first show of the Fall 2026 semester, my focus was getting back into the groove of writing a cohesive script and translating that script into a finished show in the studio.

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The team behind the story

Alejandro Bellido |

I never thought that this major was all about working as a team. I thought my major was only going to be about writing a story, getting it approved and posting it. I never imagined all the teamwork behind it.

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From the field to the studio: Growing with West Virginia Today

James Bickom |

During my first show with West Virginia Today, I had a lot of good experiences. I have experience as a videographer from when I took Mountaineer Playbook in the spring semester, but I often received unexpected assignments, and I'm learning from them as I improve as a videographer throughout my time with West Virginia Today.

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Learning to see the details behind every shot

Nonso Omezie |

I can describe my experience working on Show 1 in three words “sound, colour, and framing.” Over the previous three weeks, these became the main areas where I learned to improve my work as a videographer. Some lessons came from mistakes I noticed myself, while others came from feedback.

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West Virginia Public Broadcasting

  • Sunday nights at 7 p.m.

City of Morgantown's Public Access Channel 14

  • Tuesdays at 5:27 p.m. and 7:27 p.m.
  • Fridays at 5:27 p.m.
  • Saturdays at 6:27 p.m.

Pittsburgh's KDKA-TV

  • Streams Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.

YouTube

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