North Carolina

On this West Virginia Morning, we get away from it all and take a ride in the mountains. But first, we hear the latest reaction from Ohio Valley lawmakers to President Donald Trump’s false claims of voter fraud, and we hear a report from Pennsylvania as mail-in ballots continue to be counted. We also bring you this week’s Mountain Stage Song of the Week.

In 2016, 95 percent of Appalachian counties voted for Donald Trump for president. Since then, the national media was quick to label the region as ‘Trump Country.’ Four years later, reporters in North Carolina dug a bit deeper and found there is more nuance.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about an initiative to bring back American Chestnut trees through genetic modification. Also, in this show, we hear an interview with new author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, whose book explores a piece of little-known World War II history in Asheville, North Carolina.

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have been making baskets for centuries. While it is an old artform, basket makers are resilient -- adapting to…

In Appalachia, organizations like seed libraries and community gardens are helping to save traditional heirloom vegetables from being lost. Sometimes, the…

Too many times, when stories of Appalachia are in the national spotlight, we hear shallow, shocking and grim stories. But they miss some of the most…

"As an artist, you’re your own product. When all you see is everyone’s best and all you feel is your worst, it can be so defeating and crippling to be…

Fall is upon us, which means apples are now in season. Apples played a major part in the history of Appalachia, and on this week’s episode, we explore…

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the first case of Zika virus infection in a North Carolina resident today. The adult,…

Free radon testing kits are now available to all 100 North Carolina counties, according to a press release earlier this week.The kits are available…