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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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 Jessica Lilly, Nov. 22, 2022

Crews Complete Temporary Bridge Construction Near Hinton Sinkhole Site

West Virginia Division of Highways crews from across the state worked in Hinton over the weekend to construct a temporary bridge. It’s the second temporary solution to a large sinkhole that formed more than four months ago.

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Radio Jan. 29, 2019

January 29, 1873: Chesapeake & Ohio Completed

On January 29, 1873, railroad officials gathered at Hawks Nest in Fayette County to drive the last spike on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. The C&O, as it…

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Associated Press, Apr. 12, 2017

Manchin Schedules Town Hall Meetings in Parkersburg, Hinton

West Virginia's Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has scheduled a series of constituent visits around the state over the next two weeks to discuss current state and national issues....

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Associated Press, Aug. 03, 2015

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installed at Hinton Center

Development officials say downtown Hinton is expected to benefit from a new electric vehicle charging station at the Hinton Technology Center.A recent announcement by the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority says the station is within walking distance of retai...

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WVPB News Jul. 16, 2014

Youth Program Provides Home Away From Home

While you would think all children would be excited to be away from school this summer, many throughout the state continue to go. It may be mid-July, but…

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