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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Fall Foliage Changes Coming Quickly to W.Va Hills
The weather is getting cooler, the days shorter, and the leaves have started changing. Briana Heaney sat down with Park Ranger Dave Bieri at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center in the New River Gorge Park and Preserve recently to talk about why the leaves change and where to go to see some of those warm fall colors.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAppalachian Literature And Banned Books, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we have a decidedly literary slant as we hear from Shepherd University's 2023 Appalachian Writer-in-Residence, and we also learn about Banned Book Week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTourism Department Released First Fall Foliage Report
Jones said different elements like temperature and precipitation go into an especially vibrant season. He said all those factors are lining up this year. “We are fortunate here to have a very diverse hardwood forest in West Virginia,” Jones said. “I think this year is going to be really vibrant. And you know, I encourage everyone to get out and, in our woods, and enjoy the view.”
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Division of Forestry Foliage Reports Canceled
Officials say the layoffs of 37 West Virginia Division of Forestry workers have led to the cancelation of the division's annual fall foliage…
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Foresters Say This Is Last Good Weekend for Leaf-Peeping
The West Virginia Division of Forestry says this weekend offers the last good opportunity for viewing fall foliage across the state.The State Journal…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhere's the best place for fall foliage this weekend?
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Regional Forester Tom Cover says foliage close to the New River Gorge Bridge should be near peak for this Saturday’s Bridge…
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