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Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia
This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAlzheimer’s Report Finds 10% Of W.Va.’s Elderly Population Have It
A new report found more than 10 percent of West Virginians over the age 65 have Alzheimer's.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsElectrical Costs, Ticks And Cognitive Decline, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we covered stories from across the state, including what’s driving up the cost of electricity and how deaf and blind children are preparing for the labor force. Also, students may return to a school along the Ohio River this fall even after learning the groundwater in the town is contaminated. We also witness the release of an Osprey back into the wild and attend a funeral for a homeless Vietnam-era veteran.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News10 Signs To Watch For With Cognitive Decline In Older Relatives
There are many discussions in the news right now about cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s because of the age of both U.S. presidential candidates. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Teresa Morris, the program director for the West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, about what to look for in our own families.
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More On Cognitive Decline And The Allegheny Front Explores Advanced Recycling, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, in Wednesday’s show, News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Teresa Morris, the program director for the West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, about cognitive decline in older adults. In part two of this conversation, we discuss more signs to look for.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEncore: Fur Trapping In W.Va. And A Blue Ribbon Winner, Inside Appalachia
This week on Inside Appalachia, we visit with West Virginia trappers to learn about the fur trade in the 21st century. We also meet a county fair champion who keeps racking up the blue ribbons and has released a cookbook of some of her favorites. And we hear an update on the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Construction has begun again, but some people wonder if it’s even needed.
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