New Compilation Shows Hip-Hop's Roots in Appalachia
Appalachian hip-hop is the subject of a new compilation from June Appal Recordings, titled No Options: Hip-Hop in Appalachia. ...
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Hunger Relief Advocate Calls For Local Organizing, Outreach
September is Hunger Action Month, an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in the United States. Chad Morrison serves as development director at Mountaineer Food ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsChasing Bigfoot And Campus Carry, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, roughly 20,000 people traveled to Braxton County for an annual Bigfoot Festival hosted in the small town of Sutton. One of them was Reporter Briana Heaney, who spoke to festival goers about the annual celebration of cryptids.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGas Group’s Chief Talks About MVP, Carbon And Coal Competition
Curtis Tate spoke with Charlie Burd, president of the West Virginia Gas and Oil Association, about the state’s role in supplying the global market.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFlooded Communities Face Uncertainty With More Rain On The Way
Flooding throughout the day Monday caused significant damage to roads, houses and bridges in central and southern West Virginia. There have been no deaths reported so far due to flooding. Officials are still working to assess damage. Many houses were flooded, and some were washed away.
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W.Va. First Foundation Elects Board Members
The foundation will handle 72.5 percent of the state’s settlement funds, while 24.5 percent will go to local governments. The remaining three percent will be held by the state in escrow to cover any outstanding attorney’s fees.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe W.Va. Monster That Crept Into International Pop Culture
West Virginia folklore includes many alien and monster-like characters, such as Mothman, Big Foot and the Yeti. One such monster has made a big resurgence…
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