This week, we remember the one and only Dolly Parton. Dolly used her musical success to help others. She started the Imagination Library, a free book program for children that included some of her favorites, like the "Little Engine that Could." And, Dolly’s kindness touched people from all walks of life.
Our Song of the Week comes from the energetic blues and soul band Southern Avenue. Joining us for their second Mountain Stage appearance, the Memphis-based, GRAMMY-nominated group performed “So Much Love.” This song is set to appear on the band’s highly anticipated follow-up to their 2021 release Be the Love You Want.
Tune in to an affiliate station near you starting Friday, June 14 for the entire set from Southern Avenue, plus live performances from New York folk rock group Driftwood, Kentucky country singer Elvie Shane, singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick and multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn.
On this West Virginia Week, a second data center is coming to Mason County, the Rural Health Transformation Program Funds are beginning to be distributed in the state, and remembering Dolly Parton.
This week, we remember the one and only Dolly Parton. Dolly used her musical success to help others. She started the Imagination Library, a free book program for children that included some of her favorites, like the "Little Engine that Could." And, Dolly’s kindness touched people from all walks of life.
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.