Rocket Boys

Radio

February 19, 1943: Aerospace Engineer and Author Homer Hickam Born

Author Homer Hickam Jr. was born in Coalwood on February 19, 1943. After serving in Vietnam, he worked for NASA for 17 years as an aerospace engineer.…

Continue Reading Take Me to More News
WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Author Homer Hickam Visits His Home State

Every October, author and West Virginia native, Homer Hickam, makes a trip home to West Virginia for the annual Rocket Boys festival in Beckley…but he…

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Recent Stories

WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Appalachian Heritage Festival Continues in Shepherdstown this Weekend

The annual Appalachian Heritage Festival in Shepherdstown continues this evening. The dance, art, and music filled weekend is a celebration of the…

Continue Reading Take Me to More News
WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Homer Hickam Comes to Appalachian Heritage Festival

This week, the 19th annual Appalachian Heritage Festival comes to Shepherd University. West Virginia native and author, Homer Hickam, is this year’s…

Continue Reading Take Me to More News
Load More Articles

More West Virginia News

WVPB Special Series

From workforce challenges to the opioid epidemic to the economy and education, click here to browse our special series from over the years.

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture stories

Economy

Economy stories

Education

PreK-12 and Higher Education stories

Energy & Environment

Energy & Environment stories

Government

Government stories

Health & Science

Health & Science stories and home of Appalachia Health News.

WVPB News

Read about job postings, upcoming documentaries, events, and more from WVPB.