Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence

Appalachian Author Reflects On Heritage, Portrayal Of Cherokee In Literature

Author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle sat down with Eastern Panhandle Bureau Chief Liz McCormick to discuss her background, her debut novel and the importance of reclaiming Cherokee identity through literature. Clapsaddle is the 2025 Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence at Shepherd University.

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Financial State Of Public Schools And Author Discusses Cherokee Identity, This West Virginia Morning

The head of the state Board of Education presents concerns about public school finances. And, a Writer-in-Residence at Shepherd University talks about her debut novel and how it impacts Cherokee identity.

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Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle Named Shepherd Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence

Shepherd University has selected North Carolina-based author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle as its 2025 Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence.

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Author Marc Harshman Talks Creativity, Climate Change And Appalachian Heritage

Ohio County author Marc Harshman has spent decades writing poetry and children’s books. He has served as West Virginia’s state poet laureate since 2012, and his 2023 poetry collection “Following the Silence”...

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