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Inside Appalachia

Inside Appalachia

By: West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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 Inside Appalachia tells the stories of our people, and how they live today. The show is an audio tour of our rich history, food, music and culture.Copyright 2024 West Virginia Public Broadcasting Social Sciences
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  • Mission Hospital And Revitalizing The Cherokee Language, Inside Appalachia

    Mission Hospital And Revitalizing The Cherokee Language, Inside Appalachia
    Jun 20 2025

    This week, a hospital in Western North Carolina was bought out. Residents say the quality of care has gone down.

    Also, an immersion school in North Carolina is trying to revitalize the Cherokee language with the help of a printmaking class.

    And a pair of artists follow cicada hatchings to make art from their shells.



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    54 mins
  • Saving A Black Coal Camp And Affrilachian Poets, Inside Appalachia

    Saving A Black Coal Camp And Affrilachian Poets, Inside Appalachia
    Jun 13 2025

    This week, a West Virginia man is reviving an historic Black coal camp through farming.

    Also, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.

    And, the Reverend George Mills Dickerson of Tazewell, Virginia, was born in the years after slavery ended. He’s remembered on Juneteenth through his poetry.

    You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.
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    54 mins
  • Encore: The Mine Wars For Young Adults, Faith After A Flood And Remembering Billy Edd Wheeler

    Encore: The Mine Wars For Young Adults, Faith After A Flood And Remembering Billy Edd Wheeler
    Jun 6 2025

    Textbooks have long left out an important piece of labor history that happened here in the mountains --the Mine Wars. Now, there's a book out that's written for teenagers.

    Also, when flooding devastates a community, people can find solace through faith and through song.

    And we remember songwriter Billy Edd Wheeler, who passed away last year. Dozens of musicians have covered his songs, including Johnny Cash and June Carter.
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    54 mins
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