Episodes
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Happy Veteran's Day! The story of Sgt. York.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Who doesn't love the story of Sgt. York, an American legend and hero. We talk about his bravery and work in his Tennessee community after his return from WWI. Also, an update as to what we've been doing in the community.
#Appalachia #VeteransDay #SgtYork #grattitude
Monday Sep 30, 2024
The Arts Center-Elkins, WV
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Rachel Nestor, a member of the Randolph County Community Arts Council, joins us today from Elkins, West Virginia to talk about all that is going on at the Arts Center. From the amazing exhibits, to arts classes and the history of the very unique building where the magic takes place, Rachel takes us through all the great work being done at the Arts Center by the locals. Make sure to visit them online!
#TheArtsCenter #RandolphArtsCenter #ElkinsWVA #art #appalachia
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Appalachian Halloween Customs and other stories
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Halloween is upon us in a few weeks and it looks like people around the region are excited for the coming holidays already. In this episode we talk about a couple of legends and spooky stories. What Halloween traditions do you have?
We also pay tribute to an Appalachian author and dear friend, Addie Davis. She will be missed.
#AddaLeahDavis #Appalachia #Halloween #AppalachianTraditions #PutnamCounty
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Back of the Dragon
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Beth from Back of the Dragon in Tazewell, VA stops by to talk about their upcoming events, the brewery, the shop and one of the best scenic drives in Southwest Virginia. Also, 32 miles, over 400 curves and 3,500 ft in elevation...this is a drive you'll want to make this autumn.
Also, on 8/24 is the benefit ride for Deputy Hunter Reedy who was killed in the line of duty. Make sure to support this effort on Saturday!
#BackoftheDragon #scenicdrive #scenicvirginia #TazewellCounty #DeputyHunterReedy #appalachia
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Author Kate Brandes
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Kate Brandes is an author and scientist, having spent her professional career working in geology. She recently wrote The Promise of Pierson Orchard, a suspense novel set in a small town, something she relates to on a personal level. Her newest novel, Stone Creek, is available on Amazon in August. You can pre-order now! Visit her website at www.katebrandes.com.
#Appalachia #books #KateBrandes
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
The Exchange Place--Kingsport, TN
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Marshall Adesman from the Exchange Place in Kingsport stops by to talk about the working farm that is a blast from the past, right out of the 1800's! Tours available, and we talk about some really cool history surrounding the property.
#ExchangePlace #Kingsport #Tennessee #DanielBoone
Friday May 24, 2024
Kentucky Poet Laureate George Ella Lyon
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
George Ella Lyon, Kentucky Poet Laureate, author and musician joins us to share her story growing up in Harlan, KY and her journey into the craft and world of poetry.
#GeorgeEllaLyon #poets #Appalachia #HarlanKY
Saturday May 04, 2024
Dale Hall, Appalachian author and former CEO of Ducks Unlimited Joins Us.
Saturday May 04, 2024
Saturday May 04, 2024
Dale Hall has spent a lifetime working in conservation. His love of nature and our environment began in Harlan, KY where he grew up. He later became the head of Fish and Wildlife under President George W. Bush and finished up his career as CEO of Ducks Unlimited. He stops by to share his story and his two books that talk about his journey from the mountains to making a difference in conservation on a national level.
#DaleHall #conservation #HarlanKY #Appalachia
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Voice Magazine For Women
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Appalachian book and magazine publisher, Janie Jessee of Jan Carol Publishing in Johnson City, TN stops by to talk about the 20th anniversary of Voice Magazine For Women and the writers and creative minds of her publishing company here in Central Appalachia.
#appalachia #JanCarolPublishing #appalachianmagazine #voicemagazine
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
A History of Moore's Fort in St. Paul, VA
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
There is so much fascinating history that happened in Central Appalachia. Near the cozy town of St. Paul you'll find a historical marker that shows the approximate location of Moor's Fort. Who was Moore and why was this fort built here? We dive into the 1770's along the Clinch River in this episode of Appalachian Shine.
#St.Paul #RussellCounty #WiseCounty #DanielBoone #MooresFort #AppalachianHistory