The Last Train to Glen Alum

Acting Anecdotes, Declining Overdoses And Child Care Chaos, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we look back at the life of renowned actor James Earl Jones, who died this month at age 93. Jones was a cast member in the 1987 John Sayles film “Matewan,” shot in Thurmond, West Virginia. ...

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WVPB Presents ‘The Last Train To Glen Alum’ Radio Drama

One hundred and ten years ago, there was a murder, payroll robbery and posse chase through the hills of Mingo County.  West Virginia Public Broadcasting has reached back to the golden age of radio ...

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‘The Last Train To Glen Alum’ And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we travel 110 years into the past, where a murder, payroll robbery and posse chase played out in one weekend in the hills of Mingo County. West Virginia Public Br...

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The Last Train to Glen Alum

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is proud to announce an original audio drama production “The Last Train to Glen Alum.” Experience the golden age of radio while learning about the 1914 Glen Alum mine payroll robbery, murder and chase through the hill...

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