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The Wakefields And Remembering Rex Stephenson, Inside Appalachia

This week, we remember Rex Stephenson. He’s known for his stage performances of the Jack Tales, which have captivated school kids since the ‘70s. Also, keeping the family farm going after six generations can be rough. And, some parts of southern Appalachia still practice the tradition of keeping up community gravesites for Decoration Day.

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State Grants Available For Gov. Agencies Helping With Summer Drought Effects

The program reimburses eligible expenses incurred by local public agencies for water transportation to farms in counties experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions.

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Bloody Butcher Corn: From Field to Fork

In southern West Virginia, Reed's Mill has been stone-grinding local cornmeal since 1791. It's one of the few gristmills that has been in continual…

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Historic Salt Company Is Alive Again in Malden

In 1851, salt from the Kanawha Valley was awarded the world's best salt at the World's Fair in London. Now, more than 160 years later, one of those old…

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