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The Legacy Of Comic Strip ‘Snuffy Smith,’ This West Virginia Morning
For nearly 100 years, Snuffy Smith has been a staple of newspaper comic pages, though these days, it’s easier to find him online. Snuffy Smith was brought to life by artist Fred Lasswell in the 1930s, but now the strip is written and drawn by John Rose, who lives in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke to Rose about drawing the famous hillbilly.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVU Students Inspired By ‘Inside Appalachia,’ This West Virginia Morning
Our program, Inside Appalachia, in December was tagged in an Instagram post by WVU Professor of Art Joseph Lupo. The post showcased four-color reductive relief prints made by WVU students — each one inspired by a story or episode they heard on the show.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWarhol Exhibit Comes To Charleston
The Juliet Art Museum at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV has just opened an exhibit called "Good Business: Andy Warhol’s Screenprints" to the public. It will remain on display through March 29, 2026.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUsing Art To Communicate And Lead Pollution Exposure In Children, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, an Eastern Panhandle artist communicates through her art, and how children get exposed to high levels of lead.
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A Conversation With Author And Artist Rosalie Haizlett
In 2022, nature artist Rosalie Haizlett set out on a trip to illustrate parts of the Appalachian Mountains that often get overlooked – that is, the tiny birds, reptiles and other critters hiding beneath leaves or up in the trees. Her illustrations came together as Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains, an Artist’s journey. Bill Lynch spoke with Haizlett about the book.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHoning Storytelling Skills And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the latest Inside Appalachia explores the craft of telling tales, and our Song of the Week from singer-songwriter Kim Richey.
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