LISTEN: Craig Finn & The Band Of Forgiveness Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week
On this week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage, guest host David Mayfield ...
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Ella Hanshaw, Wild Clay And The Homewrecker, Inside Appalachia
This week, the music of West Virginia songwriter Ella Hanshaw and, thanks in part to her grandchildren, the discovery of some old tapes that led to a new release. Also, a pair of potters in western North Carolina forego commercial clay to work with clay that’s wild. And, we make a trip to West Virginia’s Hillbilly Hotdogs for its infamous "Homewrecker Hotdog Challenge."
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFSU President To Embark On Statewide Tour
Traveling via camper van, the tour will make overnight stops at campgrounds, state parks and community hubs across 14 counties.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAcross W.Va., Localities Look For New Ways To Help People In Crisis
Communities in Appalachia have long dealt with higher rates of substance use disorder and mental health challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem. Localities in West Virginia are trying something new to help people in crisis — and so far, it seems to be working.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRestaurant Feeds Flood Victims But Sustains Damage Of Its Own
When his Welch, W. Va. restaurant was functional following massive February flooding across the southern part of the state, Roberto Diaz went to work feeding anyone in need -- but now his business needs help with its own recovery.
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More Coal-Related Job Cuts Coming In August, State Learns
Civil LLC of Beckley told state officials earlier this month that it was cutting 279 workers at nine coal processing and transportation facilities across five counties within 60 days.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCoal Mine Had 30 Years Of Production Left. Core Natural Resources Will Close It
There were few signs in recent months that Core Natural Resources would shut down a southern West Virginia coal mine, leaving more than 200 workers looking for a job.
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