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A Mine Wars Graphic Novel, Storytelling And W.Va. Life, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, we speak with the author of a new graphic novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars. Also, professional storyteller James Froemel invents quirky characters, like a sign maker who can't spell. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums. But, there’s a kind of animal rescue called pouch picking. We talk with author Laura Jackson.

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Book Brings W.Va. Mine Wars History To Young Readers

The West Virginia mine wars played an important part in U.S. history, but for decades were often left out of history classes.  A new book aims to change that. It’s titled ...

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Marshall Students Launch Digital Archive For Forgotten Appalachian Writer

Students studying Digital Humanities at Marshall University build archive for historical documents relating to forgotten writer, Tom Kromer.

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Events Across the State To Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Mine Wars, Battle of Blair Mountain

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Blair Mountain. While the anniversary is still weeks away, Sept. 3, organizations and communities in southern West Virginia are already commemorating the centennial.

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