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Radio Matt Jackfert, About 4 hours ago

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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Press Release Mallory Richards, About 5 hours ago

Joy To The World 2025

Bob Thompson’s annual holiday jazz celebration is back! Joining Thompson on stage is his long-time bandmates Timothy Courts on drums, Ryan Kennedy on guitar, John Inghram on bass, plus special guest vocalist Catherine Russell with James Moore on trumpet. Buy your tickets today!

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Oct. 08, 2025

State Guiding Leaf Peepers To The Most Vibrant Fall Colors

Fall brings with it many changes, but perhaps none more striking than the turning of the leaves. West Virginia officials are working to make sure leaf peepers visiting the state maximize their autumn experience.

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Government Mason Adams, Oct. 06, 2025

How The Pandemic Exposed America's Disdain For Marginalized People

More than one million Americans have died from COVID-19. Some groups of folks died at much higher rates than others. And those deaths tended to follow lines of race, class, age and disability. A new book digs deeper; it’s titled "Disposable: America’s Contempt for the Underclass." It’s written by Sarah Jones, a reporter at New York Magazine who grew up in Appalachia.

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Arts & Culture Eric Douglas, Oct. 06, 2025

Biplane Provides Different Perspective On New River Gorge

Bill Chouinard, a pilot in Oak Hill in Fayette County, takes passengers on one-on-one excursions around the New River Gorge, Summersville Lake and surrounding areas. The twist is, Chouinard is flying an 82-year-old biplane with an open cockpit. And his passengers fly in the front seat with a view as far as the eye can see.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Oct. 03, 2025

'Disposable,' Accessible Climbing And Memes, Inside Appalachia

This week, COVID-19 exposed the contempt society has for marginalized people. The author of a new book says these folks are anything but passive. Also, rock climbers with disabilities have found a home in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, which offers some pumpy crags. And, the online world of Appalachian memes and what they tell us about the folks who live here.

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