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Online Creators Are Continuing A Tradition Of Appalachian Humor That Keeps People Connected

This story originally aired in the Dec. 15, 2024 episode of Inside Appalachia. ...

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Appalachian Memes And Trouble At Greenbank

This week on Inside Appalachia, the online world of Appalachian memes — and what they tell us about folks who live here. Also, parts of West Virginia have been radio silent since the 1950s for scientists to monitor the skies. So, what does that mean for first responders in an emergency? And winter holidays are here. We’ve got some tips to keep the festivities from going up in smoke.

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Appalachian Memes And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about two Appalachian artists taking holler humor to the digital realm.

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Stickers And The Trouble With Indian Creek, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, we meet a West Virginia artist who designs stickers, t-shirts, patches and pins. She draws on classic Appalachian phrases her family has used for years. Also, people who live near Indian Creek in southern West Virginia say something is wrong with the water. Tests show contamination from a nearby mine.

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