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Roanoke's Lost Queer Scene, Rescuing Baby Animals And Sheep Shearing In Appalachia
The pandemic continues to inspire more people to go outside. One result? They’ve found more baby animals. This week on Inside Appalachia, we’ll hear how everyday folks have helped rescue a record number of baby owls. And June is Pride month. We’ll listen back to a fabulous story from 2019 as With Good Reason producer Cass Adair takes us on an audio tour through the history of Roanoke’s Queer scene with those who lived it.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAppalachian Herb Lore And Unexpected River Wildlife This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we examine Appalachian lore that often includes medicines made from plants and herbs to cure ailments. Also, in this show, we learn about some new research that found some unexpected species in the Ohio River.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Dollars For Schools And A New Film Highlights Human Connection In Opioid Crisis This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the opioid crisis is at the center of a new film project currently in production. It focuses on human connections. Also, in this show, we continue with our summer-long education radio series “Closing the COVID Gap” with a story about federal money flowing into schools.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHow Carbon Dioxide Pollution Is Impacting W.Va. On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, sometimes it is hard to grasp what the changing climate means and how greenhouse gasses affect our daily lives in West Virginia. We have a conversation about those impacts. Also, in this show, we have updates on the Democratic Party’s affirmative action and other updates from around the state.
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Democratic Party Affirmative Action And New Film 'Holler' On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia’s state democratic party recently passed an affirmative action plan, but some party members are raising questions. Also, in this show, we have updates from Capitol Hill, on the West Virginia PROMISE scholarship, and a conversation with Appalachian filmmaker Nicole Riegel.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRemembering Francis Fisher, Who Helped Build WVPB And Mountain Stage
On this West Virginia Morning, we remember Mountain Stage Chief Engineer Francis Fisher who passed away last week at the age of 79. Also, in this show, for this week’s Mountain Stage Song of the Week, we highlight blues music icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Buddy Guy.
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