The Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, author Raymond Thompson Jr. speaks with Inside Appalachia‘s Mason Adams about his new book, “Appalachian Ghost: A Photographic Reimagining of the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel Disaster.” It recounts the 1930 industrial tragedy that killed more than 700 men, most of them African American.

Plus, this week’s encore broadcast of Mountain Stage features jam-grass pioneer Vince Herman and his band performing the song “Lost Lover’s Eyes.” It comes from his 2022 solo album “Enjoy the Ride,” and was performed at West Virginia University’s Canady Creative Arts Center.

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