Flatfoot Dancing: Appalachia’s Percussion Instrument
West Virginia’s annual Appalachian String Band Music Festival is not just about old-time fiddle and banjo music. Flatfoot dancing goes alon...
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A Celebration of Flatfoot Dancing And Preserving A Camp For Future Scouts, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, keeping the flatfoot dance tradition alive and preserving a scout camp for future generations.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsStaffing Cuts At National Parks And Rising Energy Demands Drive Up Prices, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, staffing cuts at National Parks are being felt by visitors and demand for energy is raising prices in the region.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFood Dyes Out Of School Food And A Mine Rescue Competition, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, schools adjust to the state's food dye ban and miners met in Morgantown last month to compete in a rescue competition.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Appalachian Comics Project And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
After the dark days of Hurricane Helene, an award-winning comic book writer launches the Appalachian Comics Project. And, our Song of the Week this week features “Planetarium,” by Blitzen Trapper.
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Welcoming A New Justice And Decades Of State Fair Memories, This West Virginia Morning
Judge Tom Ewing has been tapped to fill a vacancy on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. And, at 81 years of age, John Wilson has been involved with the state fair for most of his life -- and has the quirky stories to go with it.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSolar Program Going Dark And Old-Time Music Bridges Generations, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to cancel billions of dollars in grants for a solar program intended to improve home energy efficiency. The funds – including more than $100 million in West Virginia – w...
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