8 W.Va. Sites Added To National Register Of Historic Places
Eight historic sites across West Virginia have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Hurricane Helene
Why Appalachia Floods So Badly And Why It Will Likely Get Worse
Over the past few years, catastrophic floods have washed out parts of Appalachia and devastated communities. A team of Washington Post journalists explored why Appalachia has been hit so hard by flooding in a story published late last year. Journalist Brady Dennis joins Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams to discuss their investigation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Look Back At 2025, Inside Appalachia
This week, we look back at 2025. We met some fascinating people, like Aaron Dowdy of country rock band Fust. Also, central Appalachia continued to recover from Hurricane Helene. From the beginning, the recovery brought people together. And, we made a trip to Hillbilly Hotdog to take on "The Homewrecker."
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Year After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia
This week, it's been a year since Hurricane Helene hit central Appalachia. From the start, the recovery has brought people together. Also, country music’s Rob McNurlin grew up with traditional music in Eastern Kentucky. His friend Marty Stuart says he’s a folk hero. And, we check up on Virginia rapper and producer Byron Mack.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDrought Creeps Back Statewide, In Some Cases Severe
East central West Virginia and the Northern Panhandle are in severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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Poet Writes On Grief, Nature And Hurricane Helene In New Book
Poet Michael Hettich spoke with Inside Appalachia Producer Bill Lynch about his latest book of poetry, "A Sharper Silence."
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsComics Project Seeks To Tell Appalachia’s Story, Beginning With Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina in 2024, it knocked out internet and cell service. That created an information gap that was quickly filled by conspiracy theories and misinformation. Now, a new project looks to tell the truth of the disaster. Islands in the Sky is a forthcoming comics anthology about the storm and its aftermath. The book will feature stories told by survivors in partnership with comics professionals. Islands in the Sky was conceived by North Carolina comics writer Andrew Aydin. Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams spoke with Aydin about the project.
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