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The Kingdom Of The Happy Land, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, the setting for a new novel is a communal society founded by freed people in North Carolina. It was a real place called The Kingdom of the Happy Land. Also, when a West Virginia pastor got assigned to a new church, some folks tried to warn him. And, the online world of Appalachian memes — and what they tell us about folks who live here. 

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Second Officer Sentenced For Inmate’s Death At Southern Regional Jail

Seven correctional officers pleaded guilty in connection with the assault and death of Quantez Burks.

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Strong Storms Forecast For Region Through Friday Night

Thunderstorms will carry the potential to produce severe weather Friday afternoon across central and southern West Virginia through the night.

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New Novel Explores Community Of Freed People And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Inside Appalachia speaks to the author of a new novel about freed people after the Civil War and our Song of the Week.

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