Whimsical Phenomenon Promises To Attract Tourists To Huntington
A giant troll made of scraps and trash has been commissioned by Huntington-area economic developers as a way to increase tourism.
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Whimsical Phenomenon Promises To Attract Tourists To Huntington
A giant troll made of scraps and trash has been commissioned by Huntington-area economic developers as a way to increase tourism.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Tale Of Tennessee’s Cryptids, This West Virginia Morning
Middle Tennessee’s Dickson County is known for being the filming location for Ernest Goes to Camp, which grossed upwards of $20 million in the late 1980s. For the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, WPLN’s Jewly Hight looked into the area’s earlier lore about mysterious creatures of the night.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEncore: Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia
This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. Also, the author of a book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSouth Charleston Recognized For WWII History
South Charleston has been recognized as an American World War II Heritage City, the National Park Service announced Friday.
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Following Hurricane Helene, A Community Of Ballad Singers Is Making A Comeback, This West Virginia Morning
When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina in 2024, it took lives and upended communities. A community of ballad singers lost a place where they could share their tradition, but what was lost could be restored.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHarrison 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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