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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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Arts & Culture Emily Chen-Newton, Nov. 15, 2024

Artist Preserves Memories And Legacies Of Climbers Through Rope Craft

A small group of rock climbers, all women, are gathered for a workshop in Hendersonville, North Carolina. With rain pouring down on a screened in porch, they pay close attention to their instructor, Shelby Treichler. ...

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Nov. 04, 2024

Ropecraft, Mutual Aid After The Storm And River Surfing, Inside Appalachia

Rock climbing gear eventually wears out, but it can still live on as art. Also, the response to Hurricane Helene shows us some of the best in people. Neighbors are helping neighbors. ...

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Nov. 01, 2024

Repurposing Old Sports Gear And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, most outdoor sporting gear gets thrown away when it wears out. But in western North Carolina, one climber-turned-crafter is giving old equipment a new purpose.

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Arts & Culture Briana Heaney, Mar. 22, 2024

Renovated Canyon Rim Visitor Center Shows Off New River Gorge

The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Canyon Rim visitor center recently got a facelift and hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. The $1.7 million dollar renovation includes an upgraded theater, new exhibits, and info on what to do and where to go in the park and adjacent national scenic river ways.

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Energy & Environment Briana Heaney, Sep. 18, 2023

National Park Climbing Stewards Educate Climbers About Conservation And Etiquette

With the rise in the popularity of climbing in the region, the national park hired some ambassadors to educate climbers about climbing etiquette, conservation and safety.

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