On this West Virginia Morning, the West Virginia Legislature returned for its special session after introducing 44 bills in each chamber on Sunday. Several bills were sent to the Finance and Judiciary committees for further consideration. Briana Heaney has more.

On this West Virginia Morning, Gov. Jim Justice called the legislature into special session Sunday afternoon, and News Director Eric Douglas speaks with WVU researchers about their work to analyze duct tape and make it even stronger evidence in court.

This week on Inside Appalachia, we visit with West Virginia trappers to learn about the fur trade in the 21st Century. We also meet a county fair champion who keeps racking up the blue ribbons and has released a cookbook of some of her favorites. And we hear an update on the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Construction has begun again, but some people wonder if it’s even needed.

On this West Virginia Morning, before coal or timber in Appalachia, there was the fur trade, and it made fortunes for centuries. But now, West Virginia fur trappers struggle to earn a living, but some have adapted or found new careers using their skills. Folkways Reporter Lauren Griffin has this story.

On this West Virginia Morning, the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center is hosting young athletes through Saturday who are competing in the International Table Tennis Tournament. Delaney Wells has more.

On this West Virginia Morning, Berea College made history last November by hiring the private school’s first female president. Cheryl Nixon took the reins of the institution in July. Berea is known to offer free tuition for Appalachian students from all over. Stu Johnson spoke with Nixon, those on campus, and people in the community.

On this West Virginia Morning, a Higher Education Policy Commission vote has put Alderson Broaddus University one step closer to closing its doors. Emily Rice has more.

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia-produced hand-held Ray of Life solar kits with the ability to charge cell phones are bringing light to families in war-torn Ukraine. Assistant News Director Caroline MacGregor visited New Vision Renewable Energy in Barbour County to see firsthand how the units are made, and how ambassadors of light are sending a message of hope across the miles.

This week on Inside Appalachia, flooding is a recurring problem across Appalachia. This week, we’re taking stock, and looking back on floods that have devastated parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. We explore some of the reasons for floods, as well as the aftermath and the slow recovery that often follows disaster. It’s not all gloom. Even in our hardest moments, there’s always hope.

On this West Virginia Morning, even after the waters recede, they still can still leave a mark. We hear a story about a flood and the song Muddy Water by Allan “Cathead” Johnson, as well as our Song of the Week.