A Mine Wars Graphic Novel, Storytelling And W.Va. Life, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, we speak with the author of a new graphic novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars. Also, professional storyteller James Froemel invents quirky characters, like a sign maker who can't spell. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums. But, there’s a kind of animal rescue called pouch picking. We talk with author Laura Jackson.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Dec. 16, 2024

W.Va.'s First Lady Of Gospel Dies At 75

Mount Hope native Ethel Caffie-Austin died on Dec. 11 She started playing the piano when she was six years old and by nine was accompanying her minister father during his services. While studying ...

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Sep. 17, 2024

Songwriter And W.Va. Native Billy Edd Wheeler Dies At 91

The Boone County native was best known for writing several hit songs including “Jackson” for Johnny Cash and June Carter as well as “Coward of the County” for Kenny Rogers.

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Arts & Culture Curtis Tate, Aug. 15, 2024

'Hollywood Squares' Host, W. Va. Native Peter Marshall Dies

The game show ran 5,000 episodes from 1966 to 1981 and won four Daytime Emmy Awards.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jun. 01, 2023

W.Va. ABCA Talks Mission And 2023 Music Hall Of Fame Set For Saturday On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Randy Yohe talks with ABCA Commissioner Fred Wooton about the marketing, tourism and product enhancement initiatives that are key aspects of a forward-thinking mission statement.

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