Morrisey: Tourism Can Help W.Va. Grow
Tourism added $9 billion to West Virginia’s economy last year. And Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to see that grow.
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Appalachian Memes And Trouble At Greenbank
This week on Inside Appalachia, the online world of Appalachian memes — and what they tell us about folks who live here. Also, parts of West Virginia have been radio silent since the 1950s for scientists to monitor the skies. So, what does that mean for first responders in an emergency? And winter holidays are here. We’ve got some tips to keep the festivities from going up in smoke.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Poetry Break: Nikki Giovanni
She was born in Knoxville and raised in Cincinnati. The poems of Nikki Giovanni reflect her pride as both a black American woman, and an author with deep…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPoet Nikki Giovanni Says W.Va. Should Be Celebrated
Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni loves several things about Appalachia: its defense of freedom, and how the people here know when enough is enough in…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsShepherd's 20th Annual Appalachian Heritage Festival Hosts Poet Nikki Giovanni
This week Shepherd University is hosting the 20th Annual Appalachian Heritage Festival. Many of the planned festivities surround the 17th Annual…
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