New River Gorge National Park Wins Coveted Travel Ranking
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been listed as the nation's top underrated travel destination by U.S. News and World Report.
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Folk Singer Seeks Balance Between Making Art And Making A Living
Folk music is not the easiest way to make a living, but artists still find a way to balance making music with putting food on the table. Mason Adams traveled to MidMountain arts collective in Virginia, where he spoke with both veteran folksingers and emerging talents.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHoliday Favorites From Inside Appalachia
This week on Inside Appalachia, we go a-wassailing in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s kind of like Christmas caroling, with a kick. Also, family recipes bring generations together. But what happens when you’ve got grandma’s potato candy recipe, and it doesn’t have exact measurements? And a new book explores the magical dark side of nature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEncore: The Love Of Competition, Inside Appalachia
Appalachians love to compete. Whether it’s recreational league softball, a turkey calling contest or workplace chili cook offs, Mountain folks are in it to win it. But there’s more to competing than just winning or losing. In this show, we’ll meet competitors who are also keepers of beloved Appalachian traditions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEncore: The Love Of Competition, Inside Appalachia
Appalachians love to compete. Whether it’s recreational league softball, a turkey calling contest or workplace chili cookoffs, Mountain folks are in it to win it. But there’s more to competing than just winning or losing. In this show, we’ll meet competitors who are also keepers of beloved Appalachian traditions.
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Shepherd Grad Impresses Judges on NBC's "The Voice"
A Shepherd University graduate scored big with judges last week on NBC’s, “The Voice.”Shepherd University graduate, Paul Pfau impressed NBC’s, “The Voice”…
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