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James is one of the main characters of "O Pioneer!" "He has an ability to listen and really hear your words and then let those words reflect upon his understanding of his relationship with God and religion," filmmaker Clara Lehmann said. Photo: Provided

Meet the Filmmakers of ‘O, Pioneer!’, A Documentary Exploring Life in Appalachia During the Pandemic

Culture

byLaura Harbert Allen

September 19, 2023

The Grandview Overlook in the New River Gorge National Park offers scenic views like this one of the horseshoe bend. Photo: Colleen Kelly/100 Days in Appalachia

Ready for a Road Trip? A Guide to the Sights & Bites of Central, Southern Appalachia

Travel Time

byColleen Kelly

August 22, 2023

A child looks on at a drag event during the Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, 2023 PRIDE in the Park event. Photo: Ava O'Bien/100 Days in Appalachia

This Pride, ‘I Love My Hometown Whether it Loves Me Back or Not’

Queer Appalachia

June 29, 2023

Red Terry traces the path of the pipeline on Poor Mountain and beyond in Appalachia, a stretch that includes the water supply for the nearby city of Roanoke. Credit: Elizabeth McGowan

For Tree-sitter, No Hiding from Heartbreak of Deal to Greenlight Mountain Valley Pipeline

Energy

byElizabeth McGowan, Energy News Network

June 22, 2023

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The Seed Swap

Dumplings, Road Trips and ‘Gung Hei Fat Choy!’

Last spring I got an email from someone named Peter Lo: “I am from New York City and…

byMike Costello

February 10, 2019

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A Conversation with Appalachian Chef-Journalist Mike Costello

Jesse Wright, news director at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, sat down with Mike Costello, food editor at 100…

May 3, 2018