On this week’s encore broadcast of Mountain Stage, host Kathy Mattea welcomes Southern Avenue, Driftwood, Elvie Shane, Melissa Ferrick and Jeff Plankenhorn.
Climbing rope is meant to last, but eventually wears out.
Outdoor gear can last a long time, but it wears out. Most of it, you have to throw away.
In western North Carolina, though, there’s a climber-turned-crafter who keeps old climbing gear out of the landfill and turns it into art. Folkways reporter Emily Chen-Newton had this story.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors After Flooding
Flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has devastated communities across western North Carolina and east Tennessee.
Recovery efforts in western North Carolina continue. After the storm, neighbors jumped in to help each other before government officials and outside help could arrive. They’re still holding each other up. Blue Ridge Public Radio’s Gerard Albert III, reported.
Surf’s Up On The Gauley River
Part of the journey to the river includes crossing a tall, narrow old railroad bridge that crosses the river.
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You wouldn’t think so, but yes, you can surf in landlocked West Virginia. During the Gauley river’s rafting season, surf’s up –at least for a while. WVPB’s Briana Heaney had more.
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Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert. Other music this week was provided by Christian Lopez, Caleb Caudle, Steve Earle, Sierra Ferrell, Appalachian Road Show and Blue Dot Sessions…
Bill Lynch is our producer. Zander Aloi is our associate producer. Our executive producer is Eric Douglas. Kelley Libby is our editor. Our audio mixer is Patrick Stephens. We had help this week from folkways editor Jennifer Goren.
You can send us an email: InsideAppalachia@wvpublic.org.
On this West Virginia Morning, we recap Gov. Patrick Morrisey's state of the state address, delivered to members of the West Virginia Legislature Wednesday evening.
In West Virginia, homeownership is a paradox. While the state boasts the nation’s highest homeownership rate, low incomes mean many homes are aging and in disrepair. In one county, 67% of houses are over 80 years old. Across Appalachia by one measure, there are 500,000 people living in substandard conditions. This is the hidden crisis at the heart of Appalachia's housing landscape.
On this West Virginia Morning, we reflect on a start of the year that brought snow days and bitter cold, keeping West Virginia students home for days at a time.
On this West Virginia Morning, the rollout of federal policies targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs has affected colleges nationwide, including Marshall University.