Volunteers Swarm Flood-Ravaged Regions Of W.Va.
Scores of volunteers have poured into flood-worn north-central West Virginia, bringing cleanup supplies and food that residents need for the long recovery ahead.
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Storytellers, Inside Appalachia
This week, we’re revisiting a show featuring storytellers out loud in front of audiences. Folks like five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest, Bil Lepp. Also, musicians Anna & Elizabeth, whose storytelling used something known as a crankie. And, we’ll head to the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Story From Liars Contest Winner Bil Lepp, This West Virginia Morning
This week’s Inside Appalachia features storytellers from around the region, including author, television host and five-time West Virginia Liars Contest winner Bil Lepp. Here he is back in 2019, telling a story during a Mountain Stage performance at the West Virginia Culture Center.
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Our Song of the Week comes from Kentucky's renowned country artist Tyler Childers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPot Plane Crash Became Stuff Of Legend
A little after midnight on June 6, 1979, a Douglas DC 6 cargo plane crashed in Charleston, West Virginia while attempting to land at the old Kanawha…
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Mountain Stage to Stream Dec. 1 Anniversary Show on NPR's Live Sessions
We’re saying “Thanks” by offering a live stream to our sold out 36th Anniversary show, December 1.Mountain Stage is about to celebrate 36 years of live…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsListen: Kathy Mattea on Mountain Stage
Hear one of music's most distinct vocalists perform songs from her new album in this week's encore episode of Mountain Stage, recorded at the Augusta…
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