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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Aug. 28, 2026

Remembering Dolly Parton’s Appalachian Roots, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we lost the beloved Dolly Parton this week. The Tennessee native was an American music icon, an actress and a philanthropist. She was also, undeniably, Appalachian.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch, Oct. 23, 2025

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.

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Arts & Culture Randy Yohe, Aug. 04, 2025

W.Va.’s 100th State Fair Begins 10-Day Run Thursday

West Virginia’s 100th State Fair begins its 10-day run later this week.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Jun. 06, 2025

Encore: 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.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, May. 15, 2025

Reclaiming 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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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Oct. 21, 2024

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, ...

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