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.

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Government Maria Young, About 2 hours ago

Community Infrastructure Grants Aim To Attract Residents And Businesses

Five projects totaling $637,000 have been awarded to help make small communities more attractive and accessible.

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Government Chris Schulz +, Oct. 18, 2025

West Virginians Join National 'No Kings' Protest Movement

At least 20 communities held their own demonstrations and rallies as part of the national No Kings movement.

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Arts & Culture Delaney Wells, Jun. 30, 2023

W.Va. Celebrates Fourth Of July Statewide

Major celebrations are taking place throughout the state for the Fourth of July.

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Economy Chris Schulz, May. 24, 2023

Fayetteville Selected To Receive Federal Planning Assistance

The program is sponsored by a coalition of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Northern Border Regional Commission.

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Arts & Culture Shepherd Snyder, Mar. 22, 2023

Historians, Local Jewish Congregation Recognize Civil War Passover Feast In Southern W.Va.

Soldiers came together during the conflict for a Passover feast known as a Seder. Reporter Shepherd Snyder spoke with Joseph Golden, Jewish researcher and secretary of the Temple Beth El congregation in Beckley, along with Drew Gruber of Civil War Trails, about this celebration’s historical significance.

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Arts & Culture Caroline MacGregor, Oct. 12, 2022

Bridge Day Returns This Saturday In Fayetteville

This weekend marks a return of the unique Bridge Day event following a two year hiatus due to COVID-19. It is also the first time the event is being held since the designation of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

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