This week on Inside Appalachia, we speak with the author of a new graphic novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars. Also, professional storyteller James Froemel invents quirky characters, like a sign maker who can't spell. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums. But, there’s a kind of animal rescue called pouch picking. We talk with author Laura Jackson.
9:00 p.m. — Haunted Texas: Peyton Colony — Host Jeanine Plumer investigates ghost sightings at an abandoned settlement established by former slaves after the Civil War in Peyton Colony, Texas, also known as Freedman’s Colony. Residents in the area have reported visions of African Americans dressed in period clothing, as if time never passed.
9:30 p.m. — Plainspirits — presents history with a twist. Based upon Beth Cooper’s book, Ghosts of Kansas, longtime residents and business owners explain the historical significance of haunted venues, including former funeral parlors, hotels, underground cities and a former governor’s mansion. Each interviewee describes their encounters with inexplicable spiritual activity, ranging from mysterious shadow figures and stirrings in the attic to phantom cigar smoke and baffling piano music.
10:00 p.m. – The Devil We Know — The image of the devil is recognized throughout the world. Commonly referred to as Satan, Beelzebub, demon, Lucifer, old serpent, and the wicked one, the devil conjures up a variety of names and representations in spoken and written language and in the arts. But just who is the devil? Where does the familiar image of the devil come from? What does it mean? And why are we both attracted and repulsed by it?
Grappalachia is an exciting look at independent wrestling in West Virginia. This short documentary highlights the dedicated fans and incredible wrestlers who give their all in the ring. It captures the raw emotion and unique charm of this vibrant spectacle in small-town America, celebrating the untamed spirit of Appalachian wrestling culture.
On this West Virginia Week, we wrap up another Halloween season in the Mountain State. We’ll revisit spooky stories, haunted attractions and yearly traditions that made this year’s holiday one to remember.
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Every Halloween, children across the United States don costumes and knock on doors as part of a beloved Halloween tradition. But trick-or-treating can come with challenges for some children with accessibility needs.
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