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Recovery After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia
3d agoTap to summarizeHurricane Helene devastated central Appalachia and disrupted the lives of people in recovery. Also, in West Virginia, fur trapping continues, even in the 21st century. And, baseball is America’s past-time. One league is making the game more inclusive. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia. In This Episode: Substance Use Recovery After Hurricane Helene Pittsburgh Researcher Moves To China After Trump Cuts The Tao Of Fly Fishing Rods W.Va. Fur Trade In The 21st Century The Sweet Taste Of Syrup In Virginia And W.Va. The Homewrecker Returns To Hillbilly Hotdogs Baseball Field In Tennessee Accommodates Players With Disabilities Substance Use Recovery After Hurricane Helene Devon, sitting in his daughter's room in Arden, is in recovery for drug addiction. Helene upended his life, but his network of friends and support group helped him get through it. Photo Credit: Jesse Barber/Grist It’s been a year-and-a-half since Hurricane Helene ravaged central Appalachia, especially western North Carolina. The storm upended communities, including support for people living with addiction and behavioral health issues. Blue Ridge Public Radio’s Katie Myers has been exploring how people are still recovering. Pittsburgh Researcher Moves To China After Trump Cuts Natalie and Jason Walsman have been living in Pittsburgh since 2020, but are now selling their home and moving to China. Photo Credit: Brynn Kleine/90.5 WESA As the Trump administration cuts federal science funding, people in research hubs like Pittsburgh are wondering how or if that shift might reshape their communities. WESA’s Glynis Board spoke with one researcher and his family about their recent decision to move to China. The Tao Of Fly Fishing Rods Lee Orr fly fishing on the Elk River. Photo Credit: Zack Harold/West Virginia Public Broadcasting Most of the time, athletes welcome technical innovations in sports equipment. Gone are the days when folks ran marathons in Converse sneakers. And you don’t hear basketball players pining for short shorts. But some fly fishermen still prefer to do things the old-fashioned way. In 2023, Folkways reporter Zack Harold took us to the Elk River to meet Lee Orr of the 304 Rod Company. W.Va. Fur Trade In The 21st Century Jeremiah Whitlatch has taught his daughters how to trap, and they help out at the auction. Photo Credit: Clara Haizlett/West Virginia Public Broadcasting People have long trapped animals for their hides. In North America, Europeans swapped iron tools, cookware and whiskey for animal skins. The pelts were part of a lucrative business that lasted well into the latter part of the last century. In fact, trapping was one of Appalachia’s first industries. These days, fur trappers struggle to earn a living. The fashion industry has largely turned away from fur. Still, some trappers in West Virginia have adapted or found new careers using their particular skills. A few years back, Folkways reporter Lauren Griffin brought us this story. The Sweet Taste Of Syrup In Virginia And W.Va. Maple Sugar Road in Highland County, Virginia. Photo Credit: Clara Haizlett/West Virginia Public Broadcasting Highland County, Virginia and its neighboring counties in West Virginia are some of the southernmost areas in the U.S. where you can make maple syrup. Making maple syrup has become tradition in these communities, but producers are experimenting – both out of curiosity and out of necessity. In 2023, Folkways reporter Clara Haizlett visited the Alleghany Highlands. The Homewrecker Returns To Hillbilly Hotdogs Last summer, producer Bill Lynch traveled to Hillbilly Hotdogs in Lesage, West Virginia. It’s a local institution and a tourist attraction. In 2024, the hotdog stand’s signature menu item suddenly became unavailable. But the "Homewrecker" has now returned. Bill went to the hotdog s...
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How Hurricane Helene Affected Substance Use Recovery, This West Virginia Morning
3d agoTap to summarizeOn this West Virginia Morning, it’s been a year-and-a-half since Hurricane Helene ravaged central Appalachia. Communities are still recovering, including those who were already in recovery for addiction. Blue Ridge Public Radio’s Katie Myers has more. Also, at least one of West Virginia’s too-close-to-call primary races will go to a recount. And, new reporting shows that renewable energy is growing across the country with some surprising states leading the way. Finally, a 70-acre stretch of land in Upshur County will be transformed into a multi-purpose recreational complex, thanks to multiple grants and a generous gift. West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content. Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications. West Virginia Morning is produced with help from Bill Lynch, Chris Schulz, Eric Douglas and Maria Young. Eric Douglas is our news director. Teresa Wills is our host. Maria Young is our producer. Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:49 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
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Future Of First-Time Farming Program Uncertain, This West Virginia Morning
4d agoTap to summarizeOn this West Virginia Morning, a small federal grant program aimed at increasing first-time farmer’s access to land, training and tools was finding fertile ground in West Virginia. But in March, the Trump administration suddenly terminated it, leaving local partners uncertain about their futures. For the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, Chris Schulz reports. Also, during a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill this week, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., asked if a warfare training center in southern West Virginia could help modernize military training. And, millions in federal funds will protect West Virginia from exposure to lead in drinking water. Finally, the unemployment rate in West Virginia has fallen from March levels but remains slightly higher than the national average. West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content. Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Maria Young produced this episode. Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:49 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
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Day Of Remembrance Held In Kentucky One Year After Tornado, This West Virginia Morning
5d agoTap to summarizeOn this West Virginia Morning, last weekend was the first anniversary of a tornado that devastated communities in nearby southern Kentucky. A Day of Remembrance event honored those who lost their lives, and reflected on a year of recovery. For the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, Shepherd Snyder has this report. Also, West Virginia lawmakers are taking a hard look at the sustainability of statewide spending on special education. And, the beginning of July promises to be an extremely busy time for the City of Charleston, with not one but two major celebrations underway. Finally, the streets of Charleston will once again be filled with world-class cycling races, set to kick off June 16. West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content. Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Maria Young produced this episode. Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:49 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
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Understanding If An Electric Vehicle Is Right For You, This West Virginia Morning
6d agoTap to summarizeOn this West Virginia Morning, the price of gas has skyrocketed, but how do you know if you would save money with an electric vehicle? The Allegheny Front, a Pittsburgh-based public radio program that reports on environmental issues in the region, reports on how to find out if you would save money with an electric vehicle. Also state audits reveal potential savings, the state's gas tax is expected to rise and vets warn about pets accidentally eating cannabis. West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content. Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Maria Young produced this episode. Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:49 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
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Bringing A Nashville Steam Locomotive Back To Life, This West Virginia Morning
1w agoTap to summarizeOn this West Virginia Morning, an historic steam locomotive that occupied Nashville’s Centennial Park for decades will soon hit the rails again. John Boyle of the Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom reports on a yearslong restoration effort to save the train. Also some lawmakers are back in Charleston this week for interim meetings and canvassing starts today for last week's primary election. West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content. Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Maria Young produced this episode. Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:49 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
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Judge Copenhaver Dies And The Primary Wraps Up, This West Virginia Week
1w agoTap to summarizeOn this West Virginia Week, a long-serving judge dies, the primary election wraps up and national hospital week is observed. Bill Lynch is our host this week. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert. West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State. It's produced with help from Bill Lynch, Chris Schulz, Eric Douglas, Maria Young and Randy Yohe. Learn more about West Virginia Week.
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Fantasy Music Festival Comes To Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning
1w agoTap to summarizeOn this West Virginia Morning, Appalachian music comes in all kinds. Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams spoke with Mason Salomeini, organizer of the electronic music celebration Dungeon Fest in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Also some of Tuesday's primary races remain too close to call, the state's math scores improve and students have new opportunities in the utilities and energy sector. West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content. Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications. West Virginia Morning is produced with help from Bill Lynch, Chris Schulz, Eric Douglas, Maria Young and Randy Yohe. Eric Douglas is our news director. Chuck Anziulewicz is our host. Maria Young produced this episode. Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:49 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
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Treating Addiction With Psychedelics, This West Virginia Morning
2w agoTap to summarizeOn this West Virginia Morning, psychedelic drugs might find acceptance as a treatment potential for mental health conditions and drug addictions. From the next episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay checks back with a friend named Dimitri Mugianis who’s been using a psychedelic drug called ibogaine to help people kick addictions. Also, the governor's endorsements in the primary election get results, beverage distributors go on strike and the production of mining tools goes local. West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content. Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Maria Young produced this episode. Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:49 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
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An Election Night Update From The W.Va. Secretary Of State, This West Virginia Morning
2w agoTap to summarizeOn this West Virginia Morning, Secretary of State Kris Warner provided an election night update on voter turnout and results from Tuesday’s primary election. Also Sen. Shelley Moore Capito cruises to the Republican nomination, and election analysis from a West Virginia University professor. West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content. Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Maria Young produced this episode. Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:49 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning
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