Arts & Culture

The Year After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, it's been a year since Hurricane Helene hit central Appalachia. From the start, the recovery has brought people together. Also, country music’s Rob McNurlin grew up with traditional music in Eastern Kentucky. His friend Marty Stuart says he’s a folk hero. And, we check up on Virginia rapper and producer Byron Mack.

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A Helping Hand In Mercer County And An Appalachian Singer’s Life Story, This West Virginia Morning

Low income people in Mercer County can apply for a new program to give them a guaranteed monthly income. And, when Appalachian country singer Rob McNurlin announced plans to retire, a filmmaker decided to tell his story.

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Morrisey Touts Economic Impact Of Tourism, Rural Health Transformation In Press Conference

Morrisey said he is trying to mitigate the impact of a federal government shutdown on local businesses during one of the state’s busiest tourism seasons with a discount for stays in state parks.

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Guitarist Sharon Isbin Dazzles in New Latin Dance-Inspired Album

Guitarist Sharon Isbin is back at it again with her latest album, Romantico, featuring her performing with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s led by Enrique Lopez-Yañez in music written by composer Karen LaFrak.

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