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 new 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.

Take Me to More News

Home » Book

Book

Arts & Culture Eric Douglas, Jun. 17, 2026

New Book Looks At Wellsburg Through Architectural Lens

State Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, has written a history of the Northern Panhandle town of Wellsburg by looking at 14 homes in the town and the people who lived in them

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jun. 17, 2026

New Book Charts Town's History Through Its Homes, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, State Sen. Ryan Weld has written a history of Wellsburg through a unique lens -- he focused on 14 homes in the town and the people who lived in them.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Apr. 03, 2026

John Rose And The Snuffy Smith Comic Strip, Inside Appalachia

This week, having a very specific talent can lead to a dream job. It’s how cartoonist John Rose got his foot in the door to draw the comic strip Snuffy Smith. Also, there are dos and don’ts for treating poison ivy. And, a young, old-time musician wants to save her family’s lost ballads.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Arts & Culture Bill Lynch, Oct. 23, 2025

'Paranormal Kentucky' Takes Readers On Haunted Hunt

"Paranormal Kentucky, An Uncommon Wealth of Close Encounters with Aliens, Ghosts and Cryptids" was written by Marie Mitchell and Mason Smith, a pair of retired Eastern Kentucky University professors turned paranormal investigators.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Recent Stories

Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Sep. 05, 2025

A Rural Radio Station's Fight To Stay On Air, Inside Appalachia

This week, the federal government has taken back millions of dollars set aside for public radio stations. Allegheny Mountain Radio is among those fighting to stay on the air. Also, a book by a West Virginia artist illustrates the tiny worlds of mountain critters, like a lizard that changes color. And, geocaching gets folks outside to play detective and find hidden treasures.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Aug. 20, 2025

New Book Explores Little-Known History Of Black-Owned Hotel In Harpers Ferry

A Jefferson County author's new book unveils the history of Thomas and Lavinia Lovett, a Black couple who in 1890 opened Harpers Ferry's iconic Hill Top Hotel.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Load More Articles