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Filmmaker Captures Country Star's Life In New Documentary
For decades, Rob McNurlin has played in hole-in-the-wall bars, clubs and coffee houses throughout central Appalachia. After McNurlin announced plans to retire, filmmaker Colonel Steven Middleton asked if he could tell the singer’s story. He made the documentary, The Cowboy’s Boot Heel: The Musical Journey of Rob McNurlin.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va.’s 100th State Fair Begins 10-Day Run Thursday
West Virginia’s 100th State Fair begins its 10-day run later this week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEncore: The Mine Wars For Young Adults, Faith After A Flood And Remembering Billy Edd Wheeler, Inside Appalachia
This week, textbooks have long left out an important piece of labor history that happened here in the mountains. Now, a new young adult book fills in some of what might have been missed about the Mine Wars. Also, when flooding devastates a community, people can find solace through faith and through song. And, we remember songwriter Billy Edd Wheeler, who passed away last month. Dozens of musicians have covered his songs including Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash and June Carter and Elvis Presley.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReclaiming Black Musical Roots And A Local 'Booze And Brews' Trail This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a festival highlights the grassroots movement to reclaim the Black roots of folk and country music, and a new tourism trail highlights the brewers and distillers of southern West Virginia.
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The Mine Wars For Young Adults, Faith After A Flood And Remembering Billy Edd Wheeler
Textbooks have long left out an important piece of labor history that happened here in the mountains. Now, a new young adult book fills in some of what might have been missed about the Mine Wars. Also, ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSongwriter And W.Va. Native Billy Edd Wheeler Dies At 91
The Boone County native was best known for writing several hit songs including “Jackson” for Johnny Cash and June Carter as well as “Coward of the County” for Kenny Rogers.
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