Poetry Contest Announced For Fourth Of July
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems.
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Don Martin And Maddie McGarvey, Inside Appalachia
This week, a new book for young adults "Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire" mixes historical fact with spooky Appalachian folklore. Also, over 15 years, a photojournalist documented an Ohio family. Now, she’s a part of their lives. And, an experimental guitarist records an album intended as a call to arms.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDiscovering The Mental Health Benefits Of Old-Time Music Jams
Human beings have used music to do everything from soothe children to sleep or to fire up crowds during football games, but there are other benefits, too. Folkways Reporter Liz Pahl explored them during an old-time jam session in Athens, Ohio.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsConcord To Host Run For Heroes 5K Race
Organizers say the challenging and fun course was designed to honor the hard work and sacrifices endured by U.S. military personnel. The race proceeds will benefit veterans attending Concord University. The Concord Office of Veterans says this will help veterans attend college.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsArmy Dad Makes It His Mission To Read To Son, Even When Away
Athens resident Darrell Fawley IV, who is 5-years-old and known by his family as Dary, almost always needs a book read to him by his dad before he can fall asleep at night.
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Athens Becomes 13th W.Va. Municipality To Protect Employment, Housing Rights For LGBTQ Community
The town of Athens, in Mercer County, West Virginia has become the thirteenth municipality in the state to adopt a non-discrimination ordinace to protect…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsListen: Johnny Staats & Robert Shafer on NPR's Mountain Stage
On this week's encore broadcast of Mountain Stage, West Virginia super pickers Johnny Staats & Robert Shafer return with a new self-released record in tow…
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