Harrison County Voters To Consider New, Unique Levy Aimed At Historical Preservation
The levy would provide at least $100,000 for the next four years to 13 historic preservation organizations across the county.
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Understanding The Do’s and Don’ts Of Medical Testing, This West Virginia Morning
Direct-to-consumer tests like full-body scans are marketed as a way to catch diseases early and establish a baseline. But there are financial, physical and psychological risks to all medical tests — and in some cases, not getting a test could be better for your health. From the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, HealthQ hosts Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer speak with UCSF Cardiologist Dr. Rita Redberg.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Mystery Of The Flatwoods Monster
Many cryptids are said to lurk in the shadows of Appalachia, including West Virginia’s Flatwoods Monster.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOrigins Of The Flatwoods Monster, This West Virginia Morning
During spooky season, popular attention turns toward ghosts and goblins – or if you live in Appalachia – cryptids. For the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, Bill Lynch, producer of Inside Appalachia, brings us the story of the Flatwoods Monster.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHow, Why Local Law Enforcement Is Assisting ICE, This West Virginia Morning
Across the Appalachian Mid-South, local law enforcement is doing more to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in detaining people. Morgan Watkins with the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting analyzed the latest data on ICE arrests in Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. Louisville Public Media's Bill Burton spoke with her about what she learned.
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The Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom Presents: Calls From The Wild
Signal species are constantly sending humans messages about our changing world, and the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom produced an hourlong radio special all about them.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOstrich Burgers Take Off At Kentucky Farm, This West Virginia Morning
In recent years, physicians across the country have monitored surges of a condition known as Alpha-Gal Syndrome, which can cause allergic reactions to red meat. Hannah Saad with Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom member station WKMS reports that, now, farmers, restaurateurs and the afflicted are flocking to a new source of protein.
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