Appalachian Art

Illustrating Appalachia's Wildlife And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a conversation with artist Rosalie Haizlett about her new book of Appalachian wildlife illustrations, and our Song of the Week from Mountain Stage.

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Raymond Thompson, Jr. And Agape Rugs, Inside Appalachia

In the 1930s, hundreds of mostly African American workers died digging the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel. A photographer brings their stories to life in a new book.  Also, when Jerry Machen began making art...

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Temperature Blankets

Crocheters Weave Together Past And Present Through Temperature Blankets   When Cierra Pike crochets, she feels peaceful. It’s rather ironic, because she crochets on the couc...

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W.Va. Fiction Competition Open For Submissions

Submissions for the West Virginia Fiction Competition are open until May 1. The statewide writing contest is held annually by the Shepherd University Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities.

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