New Novel Explores The Plight Of Appalachia’s Talented Young People

Virginia writer Emilee Hackney has a complicated relationship with her home. She loves the place where she’s from, in Tazewell County — her friends, family, the swimming holes and mountains and wild places — but she also felt stifled. Her new memoir "All That’s Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir" explores this tension and her experience when she did leave. Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams spoke with Hackney about the book.

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Economy Eric Douglas, Jul. 22, 2026

AG Reports 'Free' Gas Card Mailer A Scam

Gas and grocery prices are high, but a mailer circulating with offers of “free” gift cards is a scam.

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Government Maria Young, Jan. 15, 2026

US Marshals Service Says Beware Of Sophisticated Scammers

Scammers are using fake documents and scare tactics to trick victims into handing over cash to avoid legal consequences.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Nov. 19, 2025

Buyers Warned To Be Aware Of Pet Scams

Reports show thousands of fake websites and social media pages for pet scams, including many where scammers have stolen a legitimate business’ identity to fool potential buyers.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 17, 2025

EBT Scams On The Rise; Officials Advise Precautions

Nearly 150,000 West Virginia households depend on SNAP benefits to feed their families. With rates of card skimming on the rise, officials are advising proactive measures to protect EBT cards.

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 19, 2025

Delegates Agree Telemarketing Scams Are A Problem, But Disagree On Solutions

Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are taking steps to address “unethical telemarketing practices,” but have not found consensus over the best approach to the issue.

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Economy Briana Heaney, Jan. 21, 2025

W.Va. Parkways Authority Warns Against Scam

E-Z pass users across the country -- including West Virginia -- are receiving text messages from a fake E-Z pass number. It's part of a text messaging scam.

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