Meet The Cartoonist Who Keeps 'Snuffy Smith' In The Funny Pages

The hillbilly stereotype is frequently used to shame mountain people, but there are gentler versions, like Snuffy Smith, the long-running comic strip character. Snuffy Smith originally started out as a supporting character in his comic strip, which first launched in 1919 when Billy DeBeck created Barney Google. Artist Fred Lasswell was brought in during the ‘30s to create Snuffy Smith and his friends. And now the strip is written and drawn by John Rose, who lives in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jan. 23, 2026

Understanding Flooding In Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning

Over the last several years, catastrophic floods have washed out parts of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia, as well as North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Why are the mountains getting so much flooding? And what do frequent major storms mean for the future? Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke with Brady Dennis with The Washington Post. He and a team of journalists investigated those questions.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Jul. 18, 2025

At Least 80 People Temporarily Unhoused By Severe Storm Damage In Charles Town

Severe storms Wednesday displaced more than 80 residents of a Charles Town apartment complex. Now, at least 50 are temporarily lodging in a local civic center.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Oct. 24, 2024

Final Week To Apply For Federal Aid Over April Storms, Floods

Renters and homeowners have just over one week to apply for aid from the federal government over storms and flooding that struck West Virginia in early April.

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Economy Jack Walker, Jun. 21, 2024

One Month Left To Apply For Business Loans Over Storm-Related Damages

Just one month remains for business owners and residents affected by extreme weather incidents in April to apply for disaster assistance loans with the United States Small Business Administration.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Jun. 05, 2024

FEMA Surpasses $1 Million In Aid For Residents Affected By April Storms

FEMA has surpassed $1 million in aid approved for West Virginia residents affected by flooding, landslides and tornadoes in early April. The money will go toward housing, essential needs and more.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, May. 24, 2024

FEMA Declares April Storms Major Disaster, Opening W.Va. To Federal Funds

Flooding, landslides and tornadoes swept West Virginia in April. FEMA has declared the events a major disaster, allowing residents to apply for federal aid for damages.

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