WVPB's Yohe Inducted Into Broadcasting Hall Of Fame
West Virginia Public Broadcasting's very own Randy Yohe was inducted into the Museum of Radio and Technology's West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame Tuesday.
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This Pennsylvania State Park Runs Deep Inside Appalachia
Across much of Appalachia, there’s a hidden world beneath your feet. The region is chock full of ancient cave systems. Some are just little caverns you can walk in and out of. Some are so deep, nobody’s sure where they begin or end. Folkways Reporter Andrea Peterson explored a once-privately owned underground landscape that recently became a Pennsylvania State Park.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsShinto Garden In Southwest Virginia And A Healing Mosaic In Kentucky, Inside Appalachia
This week, a Japanese Shinto garden took root in southwestern Virginia because of family connections spanning geography and generations. Also, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a new mosaic uses recovered objects to honor the town’s people after the flood of 2022. And, the young adult novel Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire mixes historical fact with spooky Appalachian folklore.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Officials See Value Of Long-Distance Trail Project
Across the country, old railroads have been converted into multi-use trails for folks to get out and enjoy nature. An ambitious vision to connect communities in West Virginia to Pittsburgh via rail trail is taking a big step towards completion.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRegional Rail-Trail Corridor Seeks Public Input
Organizers are calling on local leaders, business owners and trail users to attend upcoming community meetings to share their ideas and help shape the future of the corridor.
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Gambling Addiction Recovery And Forever Chemical Removal, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn what recovering from problem gambling can look like, and hear about efforts to move forever chemicals from drinking water.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAddressing Trauma In Flooded Communities And Otters Return To Regional Waterways, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, students address trauma from the February floods and otters make a comeback to regional waterways.
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