This week, central Appalachia is known for exporting coal. But it's losing people, too.
Also, folk singer Ginny Hawker grew up singing the hymns of the Primitive Baptist Church, but she didn’t think of performing until she got a little boost from Appalachian icon Hazel Dickens.
And, the chef of an award-winning Asheville restaurant was shaped by memories of growing up in West Virginia.
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This week, central Appalachia is known for exporting coal. But it's losing people, too.
Also, folk singer Ginny Hawker grew up singing the hymns of the Primitive Baptist Church, but she didn’t think of performing until she got a little boost from Appalachian icon Hazel Dickens.
And, the chef of an award-winning Asheville restaurant was shaped by memories of growing up in West Virginia.
Mothman, Bridge Day And Washboards, Inside Appalachia
Inside Appalachia
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Mothman, Bridge Day And Washboards, Inside Appalachia
We explore the story of the first Mothman sightings, as written by a small-town journalist in 1966.
Also, every year, hundreds of people celebrate Bridge Day by parachuting from the 876-foot-tall New River Gorge bridge. But not just anyone can do it.
And, the Columbus Washboard Company used to make washboards for laundry. Now, people use them to make music.
You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.
Inside Appalachia
This week, central Appalachia is known for exporting coal. But it's losing people, too.
Also, folk singer Ginny Hawker grew up singing the hymns of the Primitive Baptist Church, but she didn’t think of performing until she got a little boost from Appalachian icon Hazel Dickens.
And, the chef of an award-winning Asheville restaurant was shaped by memories of growing up in West Virginia.
