Wildfires

A Camp For African American Heritage And 'Holler,' Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, we visit a summer camp that’s part of the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan. Also, during the Great Depression, Osage, West Virginia was a raucous river town. It’s sleepier now, but music is keeping the magic alive. And, the author of an upcoming graphic novel about pipeline fighters has a message for people outside the region.

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Learning From California Wildfires And Local Impact Of Trump’s Cabinet, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, some cabinet nominees from President Donald Trump are flying a bit under the radar -- and could affect West Virginia's interests. And wildfires may be getting worse -- even in Appalachia.

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Kanawha County Commission Seeks Burn Ban Over Drought

As drought conditions become more severe in central West Virginia, some local officials have expressed concern for public safety and a desire for tighter regulations...

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Encore: The Gatlinburg Fire Of 2016, Inside Appalachia

In 2016, a wildfire escaped the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It killed 14 people, injured dozens more and destroyed parts of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We talk with an investigative journalist who has new information on the incident. ...

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