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The Swannanoa Tunnel
The building of the Swannanoa Tunnel, near Asheville, NC, cost the lives of at least 300 African American workers, a story that has largely been forgotten. Join Rich Kirby, host of WMMT’s Deep in Tradition, as he explores this history of the Swannanoa Tunnel and the convict leasing system through traditional folk songs, as well as the ongoing research of musicologist Kevin Kerberg and historian Jeff Keith.
Ask Us Your Questions About Coronavirus In The Ohio Valley
By Staff
The Ohio Valley ReSource and its seven partner stations in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia have mobilized to cover the coronavirus pandemic health threat and the profound effects it is having on how we live in the region. This is an anxious, bewildering time, and we know you have a lot of questions. We want to help answer them. Ask your question below and the ReSource journalists will try their very best to find an answer.
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The Swannanoa Tunnel
August 31, 2020The building of the Swannanoa Tunnel, near Asheville, NC, cost the lives of at least 300 African American workers, a story that has largely been forgotten. Join Rich Kirby, Read More >
Mtn. Talk: Carter Sickels & “The Prettiest Star”
April 23, 2020In this episode we hear from Carter Sickels about his second novel "The Prettiest Star." Set in 1986, the book tells the story of a young gay man living with HIV who leaves Read More >
What Appalheads are Currently Reading
April 20, 2020If y’all are like us, you’ve been turning to art and artists in new ways during this hard time. Whether it’s entertainment, comfort, learning new skills, or Read More >
Mtn. Talk: Matthew Algeo on Kennedy’s 1968 Tour of Appalachia
April 17, 2020In this episode we talked with Matthew Algeo about his book "All This Marvelous Potential: Robert Kennedy’s 1968 Tour of Appalachia." Algeo talks about why he wanted to tell Read More >
Mtn. Talk: Appalachian Women Poets – Part Two
April 15, 2020April is National Poetry Month - and so, we’re bringing you two episodes chock full of poetry written and read by Appalachian women. This is Part Two, and in it, we’ll hear Read More >
Mtn. Talk: Appalachian Women Poets – Part 1
April 7, 2020April is National Poetry Month - and so, we’re bringing you two episodes chock full of poetry written and read by Appalachian women. This is Part One, and in it, we’ll hear Read More >
FCC Warns of Coronavirus Scams
March 31, 2020The Federal Communications Commission has recently released guidance related to coronavirus scams. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the United Read More >
Mtn. News: Protecting Our Water, Health, & History
March 9, 2020In this episode, we hear stories about the importance of clean water, a Letcher County walking program in conjunction with the Farmer’s Market that may help prevent Type 2 Read More >
Mtn. News: Reckoning with the Past, Organizing for the Future
February 21, 2020In this episode we’ll hear about The STAY Project's Appalachian Love Fest in Harlan, KY on February 15th. Then, we’ll learn about how community groups in Wise County, VA are Read More >
Mtn. Talk: Black in Appalachia
February 12, 2020In this episode WMMT's Rachel Garringer interviews Black in Appalachia Director William Isom II, and audio producer Terence Harris. They talk about the history of the Read More >