See W.Va.'s Elk Herd This Fall
Beginning in September, there will be twice daily guided tours on most Saturdays and Sundays and will be available through the end of October.
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W.Va. Author Explores The Natural World In New Book
Writer Sheila McEntee has been observing nature for most of her life, especially birds. She’s published essays about her experiences in Stonecrop Review, Woods Reader and Wonderful West Virginia magazine. Several of these essays have been collected for McEntee’s first book. It’s titled, "Soul Friend: And Other Love Notes to the Natural World." Bill Lynch spoke with McEntee about writing and developing an interest in nature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWriting About Nature And Birds And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a West Virginia writer turns her observations of nature into a collection of essays and our Song of the Week.
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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsInternational Photographer Turns Lens Toward Home In New Book
Michael Snyder is a photographer and filmmaker who grew up in the Allegheny mountains on the border of Maryland and West Virginia. His work has been featured in National Geographic, The Guardian and The Washington Post. After living away from Appalachia for over a decade, Snyder moved back to document what changed and what stayed the same. The result is a new book. It’s called Alleghania: A Central Appalachian Folklore Anthology. Inside Appalachia Associate Producer Abby Neff recently spoke with Snyder.
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WVPB Receives Ohio Valley Emmy Award
WVPB has received a 2025 Ohio Valley Emmy Award in the category of Magazine Program - Single Program for the Inside Appalachia-Folkways Special.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAcross W.Va., Localities Look For New Ways To Help People In Crisis
Communities in Appalachia have long dealt with higher rates of substance use disorder and mental health challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem. Localities in West Virginia are trying something new to help people in crisis — and so far, it seems to be working.
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