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Meet the Filmmakers of ‘O, Pioneer!’, A Documentary Exploring Life in Appalachia During the Pandemic
We primeval forests felling,We the rivers stemming, vexing we, and piercing deep the mines within;We the surface broad…
How Black Poets and Writers Gave a Voice to ‘Affrilachia’
Appalachia, in the popular imagination, stubbornly remains poor and white. Open a dictionary and you’ll see Appalachian described…
Young, Rural and Jewish: Meet Teens Who Are as Diverse and Interesting as the Places They Call Home
Their small-town neighbors aren’t familiar with the faith. Their urban counterparts barely know they exist. As the only…
A Little Daytona In Ona, West Virginia
Ona, West Virginia, is a town with two stoplights, but it’s also a place where legends are made. …
Embracing Melungeon Roots and Culture in ‘Beyond the Sunset’
The Melungeon people of east Tennessee were isolated and discriminated against throughout much of their history. They began…
W.Va. Hunters Return To Historical Roots
West Virginia’s Mountaineer Heritage Hunting season began January 9, two weeks after most hunting seasons have closed. It…