Celebrating A New Pope And The Taste Of Mothman, This West Virginia Week
A new pope, a new effort to save pets in the Mountain State and a new potato chip -- a lot to report on this West Virginia Week.
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Committee Chairs Focus On Budget, Foster Care And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, two committee chairs discuss the most pressing issues in their committees, including foster care and the state budget. And local cryptid Veggie Man inspires a new zine.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFolk Singer Seeks Balance Between Making Art And Making A Living
Folk music is not the easiest way to make a living, but artists still find a way to balance making music with putting food on the table. Mason Adams traveled to MidMountain arts collective in Virginia, where he spoke with both veteran folksingers and emerging talents.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFirst Generation Students, Flood Mitigation Funding and Folklife In This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we’ll look at flooding funding, we talk to Gayle Manchin, and we’ll delve into efforts to support first generation students.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFolklife Exhibit Explores Cultural Connections Past and Present
An exhibit at the West Virginia and Regional History Center (WVRHC) at WVU invites the public to explore influential traditions for today and tomorrow.
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Exploring Appalachian Folklife And Locals Feel Left Out Of Hydrogen Hubs, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, an exhibit at WVU explores folklife old and new, and from the Allegheny Front, the shortfalls of community engagement with hydrogen hubs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCrocheters Weave Together Past And Present Through Temperature Blankets
When Cierra Pike crochets, she feels peaceful. It’s rather ironic, because she crochets on the couch at night as her husband and sons race around the house, shouting and playing. “I crochet to help ...
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