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.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, About 8 hours ago

LISTEN: Bahamas 'Trick To Happy' Is The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

This week’s special archive episode of Mountain Stage with host Kathy Mattea features performances from Bahamas, Sam Weber, Lilly Hiatt, Kishi Bashi, and Curtis McMurtry.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Aug. 15, 2025

Sheila McEntee, Ancient Kilns And Amythyst Kiah, Inside Appalachia

This week, in troubled times, the outdoors can offer peace. We talk with a West Virginia writer about her new collection of essays. Also, modern technology makes firing pottery a lot easier, but some potters in North Carolina still do it the old way. And, East Tennessee’s Amythyst Kiah’s latest album contemplates the cosmos.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Aug. 07, 2025

LISTEN: Blitzen Trapper Has the Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

Our Song of the Week is “Planetarium” by Blitzen Trapper. The band stopped by Mountain Stage in November of last year for their third appearance, promoting their album 100’s of 1000’s, Millions of Billion.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Aug. 01, 2025

Camping Ban Leads Homeless To Hide And Matt Pond PA’s Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

A neighboring state finds an increase in its homeless population after a camping ban goes into effect and this week's Song of the Week features a debut Mountain Stage appearance by an artist from Philadelphia.

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