Encore: Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. Also, the author of a book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.

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South Charleston Recognized For WWII History

South Charleston has been recognized as an American World War II Heritage City, the National Park Service announced Friday.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Sep. 23, 2026

Preston County Org Recognized For Preservation Of New Deal Project

The recognition is a testament to the work of 40 years to preserve, interpret and educate about the community's history.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Sep. 10, 2026

W.Va. Flagship Universities Commemorate 25th Anniversary Of Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks

There are many events planned across the state to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, including three days of volunteering at Marshall and a 12-hour vigil at WVU.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Sep. 04, 2026

Battle of Blair Mountain Marks 105th Anniversary

Taylor Hankins of the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum said the Battle of Blair Mountain remains an important story of solidarity that exemplifies the Appalachian spirit.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Aug. 21, 2026

Documentarian Ken Burns Joins Opposition Of Valley North Project

Ken Burns, known for his expansive documentaries on topics ranging from jazz music to baseball and most recently the American Revolution, expressed his love for Jefferson County and the Shenandoah Valley, calling the region the center of our shared national history.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jul. 10, 2026

The Underground Railroad's Route Through Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, not much has been known about Appalachia’s contributions to the Underground Railroad, but a Marshall University historian is documenting that history.

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