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In Segment 1, Nicholas County Commission President Craig Chapman opens our show by sharing some of the things coming to Nicholas County, such as broadband opportunities, tourism and a solar project coming to an abandoned strip mine.In Segment 2, Pastor Brad Davis returns to IWVP to give an update on relief response efforts from the flooding that hit southern West Virginia earlier this year, which left many people, including himself, displaced from their homes. He says a conglomeration of churches is working together to help with needs such as water distribution.In Segment 3, Ripley Mayor Carolyn Rader visits our set to give a sneak peek of “America's Largest Small Town Independence Day Celebration” in Ripley. This year's celebration will run from July 2 through July 5, with the traditional Ripley's 4th of July Parade set to step off on Friday, July 4.In Segment 4, we round out or show with our very own StormTracker 13 Meteorologist Bryan Hughes sitting down with Rick to talk about the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships that have been going on in downtown Charleston.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. Rural Development grants fund broadband expansion in three West Virginia counties…the New River Gorge's Grandview area lives up to its name…and a WVDNR official shares how discarded real Christmas trees are recycled as habitat for fish…on today's daily304. #1 – From METRO NEWS – Residents in three West Virginia counties will soon have access to expanded broadband internet service thanks to a pair of USDA Rural Development grants. The $30 million grant offered through the Rural Development RECONNECT program will expand the service in Nicholas, Hardy, and Hampshire counties, serving more than 7,000 individuals. The Nicholas County project was granted to the Nicholas County Commission and CityNet will serve as the internet service provider. Hardy Telecommunication was the successful applicant and will be the ISP for the Hardy and Hampshire County project. “They know what they're doing and I think they'll be able to expand the access to high speed internet in these communities in a reasonable time frame,” said Ryan Thorn, state director of the U.S.D.A. Rural Development Authority. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2025/01/15/usda-program-allocates-30-million-for-broadband-expansion/   #2 – From WV EXPLORER – Perched more than 1,400 feet above the New River, the panoramic overlooks of the New River Gorge at Grandview offer views of the world-famous gorge at its widest and deepest. The rock outcrops, shaded by rhododendron, highlight why Grandview is one of West Virginia's must-see attractions and a crown-jewel of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The main overlook is wheelchair accessible and several hiking trails of varying difficulty wind through the area, offering scenic views. The park includes several playgrounds and picnic areas, and camping is available at Little Beaver State Park, about a 10-minute drive away. Nearby, the 1200-seat Cliffside Amphitheatre hosts the summer outdoor dramas “Hatfields and McCoys” and “Honey in the Rock.”  Check out wvtourism.com to learn more about the area and plan your Almost Heaven getaway. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2025/01/12/grandview-overlooks-new-river-gorge-widest-deepest/   #3 – From WV PUBLIC – With the holiday season come and gone, thousands of Christmas trees will be mulched or taken to the landfill. A program from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources aims to give our old decorations new life in local lakes and reservoirs.  Dustin Smith, fisheries biologist with the DNR, talks about the program and why old Christmas trees might be the perfect place for anglers to look for their next catch. “It's just an easy opportunity to use something which is going to be thrown away. But we can utilize them in some of our reservoirs, specifically to add woody habitat,” he said. This year the WVDNR operated two Christmas tree dropoff locations -- one in the northern part of the state and one in the southern part -- and Smith says he anticipates that will continue next holiday season. Read more: https://wvpublic.org/christmas-trees-get-second-life-as-fish-habitats/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Originally released 12/18/23Old Bear recounts his decades-long journey researching Bigfoot across West Virginia and beyond, sharing chilling personal encounters and his first sighting near Charleston at age 16. He details his intense experiences, including the mysterious disappearance of his mentor Robert Henderson in Nicholas County near Summersville Lake, run-ins with aggressive Bigfoot clans around the Little Kanawha River, and observations of the creatures' behaviors. Old Bear also touches on possible government cover-ups and the dangers faced by those who venture into Bigfoot territory.Resources:Email Old Bear: oldbearsden2019@gmail.com Old Bear's Youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@oldbearsden9819

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Outdoor recreation projects in several southern West Virginia counties receive federal funding from the Abandoned Mine Lands program…a charcoal manufacturer featured on the TV show “Shark Tank”-- is set to open a facility in Fairmont, creating 75 jobs…and discover a winter wonderland at Canaan Valley Resort…on today's daily304.   #1 – From REGISTER-HERALD – Projects in Raleigh, Fayette, Wyoming and Nicholas counties are among 12 Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization Program projects Gov. Jim Justice recommended that will use $28.6 million in federal grant funding for economic development at abandoned mine land sites across the state. Administered by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, the AMLER program has committed over $233 million in grant funding to assist projects all across the West Virginia coalfields, since 2016. To qualify, the proposed economic development projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act on Aug. 3, 1977. Projects tapped to receive funding include the Clear Fork Rail Trail in Raleigh County, Adventures West Virginia at Adventures on the Gorge in Fayette County, Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail Trail in Nicholas County and the Landing Strip ATV resort in Wyoming County. Read more: https://www.register-herald.com/news/local_news/nearly-29-million-in-aml-grant-recommendations-announced/article_61d6b70a-a6b4-11ef-bc9f-47e3848fd3fd.html   #2 – From METRO NEWS – State and local officials are celebrating the groundbreaking of a new economic development project associated with a popular television program. Prime 6, which has been featured on television's “Shark Tank” and its focus on entrepreneurs, is establishing a manufacturing center in Fairmont. Prime 6 produces high-performing charcoal and wood logs.  “This is a sign of the great things to come in Fairmont. We are still pushing forward with our plans of recreational development and opportunities, but the arrival of a manufacturing facility in our backyard will diversify our opportunities,” City Manager Travis Blosser said. The $35 million investment is expected to create 75 jobs in the region. Prime 6's new facility is set to begin operations in the coming months. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/11/22/officials-welcome-shark-tanks-prime-6-development-to-west-virginia/   #3 – From WV STATE PARKS – Who doesn't like a bit of chilly action when the rolling hills are blanketed with snow? You can find all that and more at Canaan Valley Resort State Park in Tucker County. Make memories and spend the perfect winter weekend with activities like skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, ice skating and hiking in the snowy woods. You can even bike in the snow with the resort's new SNO-GO ski bike rentals. SNO-GOs are bicycles fitted with three skis. A chairlift loading hook makes for easy learning, as most riders master the essential skills in less than an hour.  Once you've filled your day with outdoor adventures, warm up with a hot dinner in the Hickory Dining Room, which features a panoramic view of the valley and a cozy fireplace. Visit wvstateparks.com to book your stay today! Read more: https://wvstateparks.com/spend-the-perfect-weekend-at-canaan-valley-resort-state-park/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Three separate economic development announcements in three parts of West Virginia--A veteran member of law enforcement in Nicholas County is headed to federal prison--Sexual assault cold cases are getting new attention--In Sports: the opening game of high school football comes tonight in West Virginia

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A plea agreement ends the case in Nicholas County over the death of a sheriff's deputy--A Charles Town police officer fights for life after an off-duty accident--Charleston's Go-Mart Ballpark will become a well-lit, holiday snow globe again this year--In Sports: Herd That bows out of the TBT

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--A document signed by Abraham Lincoln about the early formation of West Virginia is coming back to the Mountain State--One of the most familiar voices on the air in the Elkins area retires today after almost five decades on the radio--Bids for a Nicholas County school destroyed in the 2016 flood came in below budget--In Sports: Two West Virginia natives are headed to professional basketball

This week the guys are talking with Nicholas County Coaching Legend Greg Letcher.  Greg has coached several sports over the last 40 years finishing up this season with the ladies basketball team. Tune in to this great interview!!  All this and more on this weeks Coaches Corner!! Podcast made for everyone.  Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more.  As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Thursday and Saturday mornings that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.   Hosts - Sean Kiper, Neil Payne, Wes Crouch and Adam Muncy. If you would like to help the show!   Cash App: fromc2cpc    Paypal: corner2cornerpc@gmail.com   Follow and Like us on the following Social Media Platforms. https://www.tiktok.com/@fromcorner2corner?lang=en   https://twitter.com/corner2cornerpc   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1CVW5JlWWXRJLUWzuJc6g   www.fromcorner2corner.com   From Corner2Corner Online Store:   https://fromcorner2corner.itemorder.com/shop/home/    

In episode 009 of Mountain State Views, host Steven Allen Adams wraps up a two-part series talking with Republican candidates for state auditor in West Virginia. Adams talks with state Sen. Mark Hunt, R-Kanawha, and former Nicholas County delegate Caleb Hanna about their plans and policy platforms for state auditor. Mountain State Views is sponsored by Ogden Newspapers - the publisher of 10 daily and weekly newspapers in West Virginia with more than 100 publications across the United States.Follow Steven Allen Adams on Twitter (X)Follow Steven Allen Adams on Facebook

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A number of high profile bills are moving in the final hours of the regular legislative session in Charleston--A former Nicholas County deputy pleads guilty to child porn charges--The West Virginia Air Guard is imploring unique recruiting efforts to boost numbers--In Sports: the latest from the girls state high school basketball tournament and WVU and Marshall with action on the baseball diamond

In episode 008 of Mountain State Views, host Steven Allen Adams begins part one of a two-part series talking with Republican candidates for state auditor in West Virginia. Adams talks with House Majority Leader Eric Householder, R-Berkeley, and Jefferson County Commissioner Tricia Jackson about their plans and policy platforms for state auditor. Stay tuned for part two, featuring interviews with former Nicholas County delegate Caleb Hanna and state Sen. Mark Hunt, R-Kanawha.Mountain State Views is sponsored by Ogden Newspapers - the publisher of 10 daily and weekly newspapers in West Virginia with more than 100 publications across the United States.Follow Steven Allen Adams on Twitter (X)Follow Steven Allen Adams on Facebook

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--A new trial date set for the man charged with killing a Nicholas County deputy--State Corrections officials say problems with the system are rapidly improving--Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about what she's observed with President Biden's health--In Sports: WVU baseball ready to defend its Big XII title

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, Jan. 10  Grant money will provide job opportunities at state parks for disabled high schoolers. What was the Summersville dam *almost* called? Find out, and learn other cool facts about dams. And a new event challenges motorists to navigate across WV on backroads…on today's daily304.  #1 – From WBOY-TV – A grant has enabled several state parks as well as the New River Gorge National Park to provide job opportunities for disabled high school students in West Virginia. Community Access Inc. was awarded a one-year grant by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to create paid employment opportunities for 10 to 15 students from select school districts at select parks.  The jobs will be awarded based on student interest and aptitude to ensure an easy transition from training to paid employment. Those looking for more information can contact Community Access Inc. at 304-545-1483. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/lewis/wv-state-parks-providing-job-opportunities-for-students-with-disabilities/   #2 – From WVNS-TV – Did you know that the Summersville Dam almost had a very different name? The remains of the farming town of Gad lie at the bottom of Summersville Lake. The residents of the town had to move once the decision was made to build the dam, as the entire area would become the Summersville Lake. Traditionally, dams are named after the nearest town, which would have been Gad. Now that name would have been a little awkward, so a decision was made to name it after the town of Summersville instead! The Summersville Dam is not only the largest dam in West Virginia, it is also a part of West Virginia's newest State Park in Nicholas County. Meanwhile, Gad Dam Brewing in Summersville slyly pays tribute to the dam's origins while serving up delicious specialty coffees, craft beer and snacks. Check out the story at WVNS to learn more fascinating facts about some of West Virginia's dams. Read more: https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/interesting-dam-facts-about-west-virginia/   #3 – From WBOY-TV – A lot of us drive back roads often; some of us do every day. A new event is taking this idea to the extreme and is challenging drivers to cross the entire Mountain State in one day using only backroads. 24 Hours of Appalachia: Run for the Hills challenges adventurous drivers to navigate more than 600 miles of West Virginia back roads and trails in 24 hours or less. The event is put on by Backroads of Appalachia with help from the West Virginia Gambler 500. The event begins Feb. 3 in Seneca Rocks and ends in Point Pleasant, traversing the mountains of West Virginia and taking drivers past many scenic landmarks. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the Children's Home Society of West Virginia.  Registration is full for February's Run for the Hills, but non-participating drivers are encouraged to run the route for fun after the event cars have been released. Visit www.backroadsofappalachia.org to learn more. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/wv-outdoors/can-you-drive-across-west-virginia-in-24-hours-using-only-backroads/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

The Bigfeet Boys watch Season 1, Episode 9 of Mountain Monsters: The Yahoo of Nicholas County. Some hillbilly pride was deeply wounded in the making of this episode.

Today on the West Virginia Morning News:--A murder charges is added to the long list facing a Nicholas County man from last week's crime spree near Summersville--The Health Plan preparing to give back to the needy in West Virginia--Raleigh County authorities gain indictments in four separate cold cases--In Sports, the Attorney General's office is getting involved in a case of eligibility for a member of the Mountaineer basketball team

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A wild crime spree in Nicholas County results in one death, several injuries, and numerous wrecks--State lawmakers continue their interim committee meetings today at the state capitol--There's some opposition to West Virginia becoming one of a handful of hydrogen storage hubs in the nation. --In Sports: Marshall has now lost two in a row and faces a tough test on Thursday night this week.

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A West Virginia think tank believes WVU's budget problems are rooted in a lack of legislative support--Nicholas County school officials meet with FEMA and will soon meet again to talk about plans for school replacement from the 2016 flood--It's a bad year for ticks in West Virginia--In sports, the North takes the North-South All-Star football game from the weekend

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The state settles the final lawsuit over the opioid epidemic--Senators Manchin and Capito say Congress needs to avoid the political games on the debt ceiling issue--A Nicholas County school principal talks about coming face to face with a bear in his school's dumpster--In Sports, the WVU baseball team prepares for a big weekend series with Oklahoma

Matt Frame is a coal miner, avid outdoorsman, & son of a Baptist preacher in Nicholas County, West Virginia. After a folkloric intro about mine-rats, we get into what life is like for both miners today & in Matt's grandfather's time: the machines; depression from the darkness; dogs hauling coal; the quiet killers "black damp" & "black lung;" losing three fingers & narrowly missing a ceiling collapse; the job-site latrine; finding fossils as large as trees; & a miner's soul. For the last third of the conversation, we surface from the coal pit to the light of day guided by folkways & The Bible. First Matt tells of heartbreak while digging ginseng; fox trapping, his grandma's rabbits, a pie crust signature, & making medicine from river yellow root. Then we get into his faith with his salvation, preaching revival, & lessons learned about the sin of pride. We end this slice-of-West-Virginia-life on a story about a haunted moonshine still & pig worms.   Music provided by Jim Cook"Big Bad John" [Cover]Written by Jimmy Dean and Roy AcuffPerformed by Jim Cook"Dark as a Dungeon" [Cover]Written by Johnny CashPerformed by Jim Cook"Call Daddy From the Mine" [Cover]Written by Johnny CashPerformed by Jim CookSupport Our Numinous Nature on Patreon.Follow Our Numinous Nature & my naturalist illustrations on InstagramCheck out my shop of shirts, prints, and books featuring my artContact: herbaceoushuman@gmail.com

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--An overnight shooting claims a life in Huntington--A woman is sentenced to prison time for buying a gun used in the murder of a Nicholas County deputy--Senator Manchin warns state lawmakers to be careful with tax cuts and dealing with the state surplus funds--In Sports: Marshall wins again on the road and a heart breaker Wednesday night for the Mountaineer women.

Drug and alcohol abuse has torn West Virginia families apart and separated parents from their children. But a recent family court graduation shows how a community can come together to change that. Ten parents in Nicholas County celebrated a big milestone in their sobriety as they've been reunited with their children. Amelia Knisely has the story.

Drug and alcohol abuse has torn West Virginia families apart and separated parents from their children. But a recent family court graduation shows how a community can come together to change that. Ten parents in Nicholas County celebrated a big milestone in their sobriety as they've been reunited with their children. Amelia Knisely has the story. The post Experimental Family Courts Are Reuniting Families On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Congressman Alex Mooney announces he'll be a candidate for U.S.Senate in 2024--A Summersville woman faces prison time for buying the rifle used to kill a Nicholas County deputy--Staffing shortages in the state's corrections system continue to grow--In Sports, Mountaineer basketball with a victory and Neal Brown reacts to the firing of Shane Lyons

In this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis discusses gun violence, gas prices, and the death of Deputy Sheriff Tom Baker. In Segment One, Mark sits down with Rodney Miller and talks about the death of Nicholas County Deputy Sheriff Tom Baker. In Segment Two, Green Power CEO joins us to talk about his company's move to West Virginia. In Segment Three, the Secretary of Economic Development joins us to talk about Green Power, Nucor Steel, and other economic development projects. And in our final segment, Mark has a chat with (D) Jim Barach. We had his (R) opponent Chris Pritt on last week, so we give Barach equal opportunity.

A Kanawha County jury will continue deliberations today in the trial of Joshua Phillips in Charleston, Phillips is on trial accused of the killing of Police Officer Cassie Johnson. The surviving suspect in the shooting death of a Nicholas County Deputy has waived his first court appearance. A woman has also been charged with illegally buying a rifle for the other suspect in the Nicholas County incident who was a convicted felon. An embattled member of the House of Delegates has resigned. The Legislature will meet later this year to discuss how best to handle a windfall surplus of more than a BILLION dollars. In Sports, it's the eve of the North-South All Start Football classic. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

A man on trial in Charleston accused of killing a police officer says he will not testify in his own defense. Law enforcement officers from across the nation were on hand for the funeral of a slain Nicholas County deputy Wednesday evening in Summersville. Governor Justice says any consideration of a special session to temporarily reduce the gasoline tax is off the table, even as prices in West Virginia cross five-dollars a gallon. The President of the state Board of Education wants a thorough review of the school safety plans for all 55 West Virginia counties. In Sports, we'll hear more from those preparing for the North South All Star Football game and we remember the life of former Mountaineer running-back Robert Alexander. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

The trial of a man charged with killing a Charleston Police officer is underway in Charleston. More information is out about the timeline of a shooting in Nicholas County which left a deputy and a suspect dead. Governor Jim Justice said he would be opposed to so called "red flag laws" being considered as part of new gun control legislation in Congress in the aftermath of several mass shootings in the United States. West Virginia will be among the first states to receive money through the federal capital project, which will be directed toward broadband expansion. In Sports, the North-South All Start week is here and the final MetroNews Power Poll in baseball is out. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Shock and mourning in the community of Summersville as they turnout to remember a deputy killed in the line of duty Friday night in Nicholas County. Charleston Police are looking for a suspect wanted in a weekend shooting in Charleston. Jury selection will continue today in Charleston in the trial of a man accused of killing a Charleston Police Officer. A UTV wreck in Preston County leaves one dead. Senator Manchin talks about the need for semi-automatic rifles. The summer is off and running in a big way for West Virginia State Parks. In sports, Hurricane, Logan, and Charleston Catholic celebrate state championships in baseball. Those stories and more in our MetroNews This Morning podcast.

We'll have a rundown of all oft he key races on Tuesday, including a runaway victory by Congressman Alex Mooney over Congressman David McKinley in the race for the GOP nomination in the newly formed 2nd Congressional District. Plus a look at the nominees in the House and Senate races. Also, Braxton County said goodbye to a fallen firefighter whose funeral was Tuesday and a Nicholas County deputy has died in an off-duty accident. In Sports, the Mountaineers take down Pitt in the baseball edition of the Backyard Brawl. Those stories and much more in today's edition of the MetroNews This Morning podcast.

West Virginia is digging out from a major winter storm this morning. Covid spreads rapidly with the Omicron variant and state leaders are asking the FDA for authorization to administer a fourth covid shot to the most vulnerable. The U.S. Attorney for northern West Virginia is directing a task force toward attacking fentanyl in West Virginia. A judge issues a conviction in a Charleston murder case and the DEP is now in charge of the tire fire burning in Nicholas County for two weeks. In Sports, Grant Wells is headed from Huntington to Blacksburg. Those stories and more coming up in today's Metronews This Morning podcast.

We could see some nasty weather to bring in the New Year in West Virginia. New Year's Eve events are planned, but police stress the need to make arrangements for a ride if you're drinking. Covid cases are starting to climb sharply in West Virginia. A massive tire fire in Nicholas County continues to burn and state workers will get paid on time despite a cyber attack. In Sports, Kyle Wiggs recaps all of the Thursday bowl games for you. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Crews continue battling a massive tire fire in Nicholas County. Coal and Natural Gas industry leaders are sending messages to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin over his refusal to support the current form of the Build Back Better plan. Kanawha County has detected the first case of the Omicron variant of Covid 19 and a CBS News piece spotlights the West Virginia anthem Country Roads with huge praise for the Mountain State. In Sports, fans are hoping the Mountaineers will be singing Country Roads in the desert early tomorrow morning as it's gameday for WVU and Minnesota in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

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Gov. Andy Beshear receives a booster shot for COVID-19, Attorney General Daniel Cameron is joining Ohio and Tennessee's lawsuit fighting vaccine mandates and Nicholas County gets some help for recent flooding.

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It's the Halloween episode of the Black in Appalachia podcast. Enkeshi & Pumpkin dig into truly macabre tales of Black labor in the coalfields of West Virginia and specifically the digging of Hawk's Nest Tunnel in Nicholas County. Featuring photojournalist Raymond Thompson Jr. and his work to uncover this protracted tragedy.

Threats to a West Virginia police officer over social media result in prison time for an Illinois man. The Delta Variant continues to spread and cause concern among West Virginia's Covid 19 task force. Nicholas County authorities deal with a shooting death from a domestic dispute and in a separate incident a teen is dead in a UTV wreck. State Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt is ready for the State Fair and in sports, Mountaineer football pre-season drills reunite some old high school teammates. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast..

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Reaction to the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin case and a Morgantown business owner looks less likely to face a homicide charge stemming from his participation in the January 6th riot on Capitol Hill. A murder-suicide in Braxton County and authorities identify a woman killed in a weekend accident in Nicholas County. An allocation from the Governor's contingency fund will save Cedar Lakes and county health officials are retooling to try and reverse a downward trend of Covid vaccinations in recent days. In Sports, the brackets are taking shape for next week's girls state high school basketball tournament. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

In this episode of Inside Appalachia, we're revisiting some of the stories we have reported about economic development. We'll hear how these projects are doing today, and how the pandemic has impacted these efforts. Lavender An economic development project in southern West Virginia, partly funded by a $1 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, planned to grow lavender on former strip mines in West Virginia, and to employ former miners and veterans. After our first story aired in early 2018, we heard from students in the program who felt misled by the promises of the project, called Green Mining. Roxy Todd revisited the site to find out what happened, in a story we originally aired later in 2018. Recently, we followed up with the CEO of the West Virginia Regional Technology Park to see how things turned out. Apple Orchards Another initiative to use abandoned mine land for economic development is being run by the West Virginia National Guard. In 2018, the guard received more than $5 million to grow apples in Nicholas County, West Virginia. We explore this project's ambitious goals to create jobs through apple farming. Farm Distribution The Sprouting Farms project in Talcott, West Virginia connects farmers with customers throughout West Virginia. In 2018, reporter Brittany Patterson visited the program. In the past year, Sprouting Farms has grown. As part of a collaborative project with other organizations, they've been selling more food through their online site, called Turnrow, where customers can purchase food directly from farmers and get the food delivered to their town the following week. The pandemic has increased demand for local foods, said April Koenig, one of the managers at Sprouting Farms.  “The pandemic has absolutely highlighted how badly the West Virginia economy, the food sector, needs this,” Koenig said. Working Together The Sprouting Farms story highlights the need to work together. The West Virginia Community Development Hub works to connect initiatives statewide. Researchers at The Hub spent more than a decade studying the success of economic development projects. They found that many one-off federal investments prove largely unsustainable, but when people collaborate, they tend to be more successful long term. Now, they're encouraging groups and local governments to work together. Roxy Todd interviewed Stephanie Tyree, executive director of The Hub,  in 2018, about why collaboration can help leverage federal investment for Appalachia. Tyree also points to Western Germany as a region that has found ways to jumpstart small business development, as they make the transition away from coal as a major economic driver. Outdoor Tourism Economic development in Appalachia was challenging before the pandemic. In some ways, it's even tougher now. On the other hand, outdoor tourism is a natural growth industry in the region. We listen back to a story Emily Allen originally reported in 2019, about ATV tourism on the Hatfield and McCoy Trails in Southern West Virginia  —  another recipient of federal investment. Emily is a Report for America Corps fellow.

Nestled in the rolling hills of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, the town of Carlisle is home to around 7,000 people. Carlisle used to be home of two manufacturing plants for Jockey International, a textile manufacturer and distributor of underwear and sleepwear for men, women, and children. In 2000, Jockey closed up its sewing plant in Carlisle, laying off 326 people. Four years later Jockey moved its operations to Mexico and closed its Carlisle knitting plant, as well as the nearby Maysville and Mount Sterling facilities, affecting 440 total jobs in the region. Jockey’s closing had devastating impacts on the once bustling town of Carlisle, as young people began to leave in search for work elsewhere and high-wage jobs nearly disappeared. However, the economy of Carlisle is currently growing with a movement towards regional economic development and textile revitalization. In early autumn, App Fellow, Sam Hamlin sat down with Tracy-Pratt Savage, Development Director in Carlisle-Nicholas County, and also member of Carlisle-Nicholas County’s Chamber of Commerce, to talk about what folks are doing to revitalize textiles in the area through innovative production that taps into high-end and niche markets. For example, high-end baby bedding company, Liz and Roo, moved its operations to Carlisle in 2016. Custom sewing for Liz and Roo is done at the former Jockey International plant, now owned by Carlisle-owned and operated, 3 Star Industries, which sews premium covers for utility vehicles and manufactures windshields. One of the challenges that many emerging rural textile companies face is a shortage of skilled workers to take newly-created positions. Tracy talks about how folks in Carlisle are attempting to address this problem though an exciting partnership with the Maysville Technical and Community College to develop a textile and sewing certificate program to assist young people in developing the skills needed to work in textile manufacturing. The episode concludes with a discussion about an approach to economic development that Tracy calls rural regionalism. Rather than going it alone in efforts to revitalize their economy, folks in Nicholas County are working with other small towns in surrounding counties to build up region-wide textile manufacturing, tourism, and community collaboration. For more information on Carlisle’s history and current endeavors, visit the Nicholas County Economic Development Authority at nicholascounty.ky.gov. This December, keep a look out for our special final episode on hide tanning, flax, and weaving arts at Cedar Creek Farm.

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Lots of good games in week 4 and the playmaker's were out in force. District play is in full effect and several of those games came down to the end, including Brossart's 3 OT win at Nicholas County. Cooper picks up their first win on the season and their coach, Randy Borchers, is this week's interview as the Jags prepare to play Conner in a big week five district game. Dixie keeps rolling after winning at Beechwood; Highlands with a massive district win at Conner; the Holmes Bulldogs jump into their district race, beating Rowan County at home and much, much more... Week 4 Timestamps: Dixie/Beechwood 1:52 Campbell County/Pikeville 5:44 Lloyd/Ludlow 8:45 CovCath/Boone County 11:19 Newport/Bellevue 16:02 Scott County/Ryle 17:36 Russell/Simon Kenton 18:13 Harrison County/Scott 22:10 Walton-Verona/Carroll County 26:26 Cooper/GRC 28:28 Sayre/Holy Cross 37:09 Holmes/Rowan County 39:32 Dayton/Trimble County 41:23 Bishop Brossart/Nicholas County 43:24 Highlands/Conner 44:48 Week 5 Previews 52:28

The death of a teenager in Hampshire County is now a murder investigation. One dead and one in custody after an overnight shooting in Nicholas County. Several firefighters taken to the hospital after a hot fire in Raleigh County Tuesday. West Virginia's Covid 19 rate of infection drops as neighboring states see a surge. Higher ed leaders layout plans to restart college in West Virginia. College sports in the Mountain East Conference will not start until at least October and one high school basketball team is going old school to prepare for the upcoming season. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Governor Jim Justice says West Virginians who are handling protests over George Floyd's death in the correct manner without vandalism and violence. Justice said he was proud to see how those happened, but if they were violent as seen in other places, he wouldn't hesitate to use the National Guard to restore order. A third lawsuit over a wrongful death at the Clarksburg V-A Hospital. Another Covid 19 death in West Virginia and three test positive in the Marshall Athletic Department. Ground is finally broke to build new schools in Nicholas County after they were destroyed almost four years ago. Those stories and more in today's edition of Metronews This Morning.

A Wood County man faces charges of murdering his brother on Mother's Day and a Mercer County teen is facing charges in the wounding of another teen. Three more Covid 19 deaths are recorded in West Virginia--including the first in Nicholas County. However, the rate of positive Covid 19 tests continues to hover just above two percent and reopening plans continue. Governor Justice is set to allow for reopening of limited indoor dining at restaurants, specialty retail shops, and several recreational businesses ahead of the Memorial Day weekend next week. Whitewater Rafting however will NOT be part of the reopening. In Sports, baseball players and owners continue to look at how to salvage some kind of a season in what could become a bitter argument. Those stories and more on today's Metronews This Morning Podcast.

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Stacy Raffo is the Owner of Whistle Punk Grill and Taphouse located in Richwood, West Virginia – in Nicholas County. Whistle Punk Grill and Taphouse is a casual dining restaurant located in downtown Richwood. Owners, Lance and Stacy Raffo love Richwood, the Mountaineers, WV, adventure and good food, they wanted to bring their style of food to a place they love.  The Whistle Punk serves handcrafted food with unique flavor combinations, utilizing as many locally sourced ingredients as possible.  Continue reading Episode 105 – Lance and Stacy Raffo – Whistle Punk Grill and Taphouse at Positively West Virginia.

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This week on Mountain State Morning: Three years after the June 2016 floods, a Nicholas County family is still waiting on help. Also: The U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships continue in our own backyard. Listeners: We’d love your feedback and to learn a bit about you! Fill out our short survey by clicking here.

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More than 20 years ago, David Wagoner and Arwen Donahue left Washington, D.C. and bought a farm in Nicholas County, Kentucky. They dedicated themselves to growing the most beautiful organic vegetables imaginable--and to making music, friends, community, art, and a family. In this show they talk about their experiences, including a new opportunity for them—to sell all their produce to one trusted customer, the new Honeywood Restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky. It's a good listen.

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