Traditions: The Ghost Of Ruth Ann And Other Local W.Va. Lore

Almost everyone has heard of the Mothman — West Virginia’s best known cryptid. But have you heard of Veggie Man? That’s another West Virginia cryptid. And it helped inspire a zine project from the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University. Producer Bill Lynch spoke with the center’s director, Lydia Warren, about the forthcoming publication, which is taking submissions.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Oct. 21, 2024

With Appalachian Trail Closures, Allegheny Trail Welcomes New Hikers, Volunteers

Hurricane Helene forced the closure of hundreds of miles of the Appalachian Trail. Allegheny Trail staff in West Virginia want to offer affected hikers an alternative in the Mountain State.

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Education WVPB Staff, Oct. 21, 2024

Working To Graduate Debt-Free At Marshall And Hiking West Virginia’s Longest Trail, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Marshall University's “Marshall For All’ project allows participating students to complete a 4-year bachelor’s degree without accruing any debt and with Hurricane Helene closing much of the southern Appalachian Trail, Allegheny Trail advocates want hikers to know they can find alternatives in West Virginia.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Aug. 20, 2024

Allegheny Wood Products CEO Sells Thousands Of Acres To US Forest Service

CEO of Allegheny Wood Products John Crites and his family announced this week plans to sell property in Tucker County to the United States Forest Service to be added to protected lands.

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Radio Sep. 05, 2019

Sept. 5, 1716 - Virginia Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood Reaches Allegheny Mountains Crest

On September 5, 1716, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood and about 50 men reached the crest of the Allegheny Mountains, likely in present…

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Radio Jul. 12, 2018

July 12, 1749: Loyal Company Granted 800,000 Acres

On July 12, 1749, the Colony of Virginia granted the Loyal Company 800,000 acres in what is today parts of southern West Virginia, southwestern Virginia,…

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Radio Bob Powell, Aug. 13, 2016

Loyal Company Granted 800,000 Acres: July 12, 1749

On July 12, 1749, the Colony of Virginia granted the Loyal Company 800,000 acres in what is today parts of southern West Virginia, southwestern Virginia,…

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