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Our Inside Appalachia team recently won several awards for our reporting. This week, we’re listening back to some of these stories, including one about the John Denver classic, “Take Me Home Country Roads,” which was first recorded 50 years ago in 1971. And we’ll learn how indie pro-wrestling in Southern West Virginia was able to keep going through the pandemic with drive-in shows. We’ll also hear about two Welsh storytellers and their fascination with Appalachia. ....
/ Cloe, Isabella , Bryson, and Landon just before the first day of school in Athens, West Virginia, during the coronavirus pandemic in fall 2020. It s been a long and fascinating year for most of us, and that includes our reporting staff. We have sought to shine a fair and focused spotlight on stories of interest in our region. From the statehouse to the courthouse, to the environment and other crucial issues, our work has been dedicated to not only informing but also educating, a part of our broader mission in public media. As we turn a corner after a difficult 2020, we plan to continue our passionate commitment to showcasing your world with open hearts and fresh eyes every day. We appreciate your listening, reading and viewing and we urge you to support the strong journalism at West Virginia Public Broadcasting. ....