Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
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Scenic Railway, Wild Mushrooms And Italian Sausage, Fall Favorites Inside Appalachia
This week, hop aboard the Cass Scenic Railroad for a visit with the people who keep the steam trains running. Also, we head to the woods and take a master class in foraging for wild mushrooms. And, the makers of Angelo's Old World Italian Sausage still use a century-old family recipe. Customers love it.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorel Mushrooms, River Music And A Pumpkin Drop, Inside Appalachia
Morel mushrooms are a forager’s delight, but don’t shortcut cleaning them. As flood relief continues from Hurricane Helene — a musician raises money with a song inspired by West Virginia’s 2016 ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBlack Mountain Poet, Fascinating Fungi And A Unicorn Mug, Inside Appalachia
This week, a poet talks about his new collection, “If Lost.” He found inspiration for it by walking around in the woods. . Also, now is a great time for mushroom hunters to head to the woods and fin...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWild Mushroom Safety And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, wild mushrooms can be delicious or dangerous, and tours can teach the difference. And we have our Mountain Stage Song of the Week.
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Award Winning Stories From 2023, Inside Appalachia
In March, broadcast journalists from Virginia and West Virginia were recognized when the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters met to present awards for notable stories produced in 2023. This week, we listen back to some of our award-winning stories.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFolkways Highlights Of 2023, Inside Appalachia
Since 2019, Inside Appalachia has brought you stories from our Folkways Reporting Project. Folkways was created to boost awareness of Appalachian folk traditions and how they’re passed between people. In 2023, we added 25 stories to our growing archive that explore diverse arts, culture, food and people of Appalachia. This week, look back at some of the past year’s Folkways highlights.
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