Kevin Edwards hosts Appalachian Artists Live, a live in studio show featuring local artists performing original music, covers and interviews. Kevin has been following and promoting local artists for over 5 years throughout the Tri-Cities.
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Politics at the local and national level is often confusing and difficult to understand, but politics plays a huge role in our daily lives. If you are unhappy with American politics today, or simply want to know more about how the government works, listen to “Red, White, and Confused,” hosted by Heather K. Evans, John Morton Beaty Professor of Politics at UVA Wise.
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Step into the shoes of others through stories of redemption, resources and connection for those in need and come together as a community starving for revival in our region, hosted by Zac Holt.
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The program that educates and answers your questions about dealing with the natural world. If you’ve got questions for the host, Virginia Tech Agricultural Extension Agent, Phil Blevins, You may email pblevins@vt.edu or call the radio station at 276-944-6933.
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SEE EPISODES BELOW! Dr. Teresa Keller began hosting This Conversation each week in 2009 on WEHC-FM, Emory. Keller's broadcast career began many years ago at WCYB-TV, an NBC affiliate in Bristol, VA where she worked for seven years as a talk show host, reporter, and anchor of the noon news. She also spent time working in television newsrooms in Denver and San Diego, and worked as a contributing reporter for WVTF public radio in Roanoke, VA. As a professor of Mass Communications at Emory & Hen ...
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Emory & Henry's duck pond wall has been a gathering place for conversation for years. So it's only fitting that alumni would return to the wall to share stories of success, love, and laughter.
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Staff, students and community members bring you weekly stories from Southwest Virginia.
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Listen-As the Emory & Henry Wasps Football team take on their opponents, as announced by Josh Floyd and Gary Lester and broadcast on WEHC 90.7 Emory, the voice of southwest Virginia.
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Join Anthony Smith Jr. for the Cuban Excursion! A six episode podcast series that follows a group of Emory & Henry Alumni and students discussing the music, activities, food and drinks experienced in Cuba and so much more during a 10-day Study Abroad Trip.
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Khalil and Matt talk about all aspects of Emory & Henry sports.
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In this podcast, professors of philosophy Ed Damer and Taylor Stone offer a practical guide to becoming a better critical thinker by learning how to recognize the flaws in one's own arguments and the arguments of others. They discuss the five criteria that a good argument must meet, and show how fallacious arguments fail to meet this standard.
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Join the William King Museum of Art for weekly discussions with local artists and community leaders exploring a variety of art topics.
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Host, Jordan Dove, discusses all of the latest local and national sports news as well as conducting interviews with prominent sports figures.
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Emory & Henry color commentator, Gary Lester, and Head Football Coach, Curt Newsome discuss the highlights of previous E&H football games, and what to look for in the upcoming match.
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Join your host Sara Saavedra on metaphorical, winding mountain roads as we get to the overlook to explore topics and ask questions about what it means to live a good life in Appalachia.
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Voices from Appalachia, hosted by Scott Sykes, features oral histories from the Appalachian Oral History Project Collection. The collection was developed over several years beginning in 1973, and sought to gather stories of lived experiences in the region of southwest Virginia. Scott also speaks with community members and students about what can we learn and know about life in the region, as we listen to Voices from Appalachia.
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She Walks is hosted by Rev. Sharon Bowers and Carleigh Blaylock who look at various subjects through an intersectional feminist lens. We are life-long learners and consult experts to learn more about our communities and ourselves. We commonly discuss matters related to gender & gender expression, race, sexuality, class, equity, justice and the multidimensional lived experiences of women.
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Do you sometimes despair about how divided our nation has become? Are you struggling to understand how things got this way, and why? Would you like to join others in working towards solutions? If you said yes, join host Anthony Flaccavento for “Two Worlds, One Country: Understanding and Overcoming the Rural/Urban Divide”. He is joined by many of the leading doers and thinkers from across the country and they dive into the causes of the divide and explore how to overcome it.
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Living Appalachia is a show dedicated to exploring and answering your questions about all aspects of agrarian life. Appalachia is a place, a culture, a way of life and home to a diverse and select few. Farming and agriculture are at the heart of this rugged, rural land. The host, Brenden Blevins speaks with guests, LIVE in studio.
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Brothers and sisters, music history buffs, song catchers, old heads, new heads, dead heads and fans of American Roots and beyond. The host, Leigh Anne Hunter, was exposed to the Grateful Dead and began going to their shows around age eleven. As she's gone through life, she's realized with delight, how many songs-be they traditional, blues, jug band, bluegrass and more, that she was already familiar with because of the Dead and Jerry Garcia. "Hey! I know that!" Steal Your Song is the show ded ...
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Duck Pond Wall: Stan ('77) and Sharon ('86) Echols Williams
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While vacationing, Stan and Sharon noticed many of the places they visited had great kids books with a simple, sweet story that also taught about the flora and fauna of the community. Noting that they had never seen anything like that about the animals in Appalachia, they have set out to create a beautiful library of children's books that help kids…
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A NEW $12 million dollar farm and details about fruits and veggies
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Appalachian Sustainable Development is bringing a new $12 million dollar farm to Washington County, Virginia. In this conversation, ASD Director of Development Sylvia Crum brings to life the vision of helping farmers expand the market for their products to the entire Northeast region -- so they make more money, farming practices are improved, and t…
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Jeff Benedict of the band My New Favorites comes in the studio to perform some original tunes. He also brings out the banjo to play a couple of songs he has written including one he written about giving.By WEHC
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Pop Quiz: What's the difference between a county attorney and a commonwealth attorney? That's how this interview begins and moves on to the duties of a county attorney, including responsibilities related to Washington County's proposed solar farm. Brandon Snodgrass walks us through his journey to the County Attorney's Office and the reward he finds…
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Stay Vigilant Russell County - Say No to Moss 3 Landfill Update - June 13
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This week there was big news coming out of Russell County regarding the proposed landfill. Join me on this episode as I check back in with some of the citizens who have been fighting against the mega-landfill, including Jared Ring, Tammy Garrett, Brandi Hurley, Amy Branson, Ben Price, and Jennifer Chumbley. The major take-away from this week's BOS …
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Why would a D-I coach take a paycut for a job at a small university in southwest Virginia? You'll find the answer in This Conversation with Emory & Henry's new head basketball coach Jimmy Allen. According to Emory & Henry news: "Jimmy Allen ’93 has been selected as the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Allen returns to his alma mater with 31 years …
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Original classic-style country and honky tonk full of heart and soul, laced with wit and woe. Bringing fire and feeling to the age-old stories of heart break, love,and victory for the underdog. Hearts Gone South shoots straight from the hip with impassioned vocals, a tight rhythm section, and smoking leads, to hit their target dead on. Shining like…
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Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension agent and host of Farm Talk, continues his discussion on bugs and pests. This aired on WEHC 90.7 on June 5, 2024.By WEHC
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Harmony & Grit a brother & sister duo from Kingsport Tn comes in the studio and performs original songs with some beautiful harmonies that you will definitely enjoy!By WEHC
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A PASSION FOR MILITARY HISTORY with Chris Kolakowski
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Chris Kolakowski is Director of Wisconsin Veterans Memorial and author of three books on military history. He's also a graduate of Emory & Henry College. In this interview, Chris traces his path from growing up in Fredericksburg, Va. through Emory & Henry and into the world of presenting history to the public.…
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Duck Pond Wall: Alan Hardwick, E&H Class of '85
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Alan Hardwick has a fascinating and true story to tell of an elderly man who takes a treacherous journey to return his wife's ashes to Japan. In Mia's Wake will be available by June 15 at Barnes and Noble, the Book Cellar, Wolf Hills Coffee, and the Abingdon Commons.By WEHC
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10,000 tons of trash per day = 400 trucks of trash per day On today's episode, I chat with Jared Ring, Tammy Garrett, Brandi Hurley, and Amy Branson about the leaked host agreement for the potential private mega landfill in Russell County, as well as the letter of support from Scott County and the upcoming meeting with the Board of Supervisors (Mon…
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Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension agent and host of Farm Talk, discuss bugs and pests. This aired on WEHC 90.7 on May 29, 2024.By WEHC
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Zac speaks with Steve Rohloff. This aired on WEHC on May 28, 2024.By WEHC
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CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE KAREN BAKER -- VA's 9th
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Karen Baker, a current resident of Floyd County, Virginia, brings a background as a trial lawyer and an Administrative Law Judge to her campaign to unseat Virginia's 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith. In this interview, she talks about her desire to serve people with examples of national laws she helped change related to age discrimination -…
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Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension agent and host of Farm Talk, discuss horses and pastures. This aired on WEHC 90.7 on May 22, 2024.By WEHC
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ISRAEL-GAZA -- Muslim & Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul
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Delegate Sam Rasoul has family roots in the West Bank and shares his view that Israel is breaking international law and conducting a genocide in Gaza. He insists that the conflict is not one of religion and describes the long history of Christians, Jews, and Muslims living peacefully together until post World War II when Israel was formed and hundr…
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A First-Time Visit to Mountain Mission School
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Monica Hoel and Ivy Sheppard made a road trip to Grundy, Virginia for a first-time visit to Mountain Mission School.By WEHC
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ISRAEL-HAMAS -- a Jewish perspective. Kenny Shuman
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Kenny Shuman is Jewish -- and a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia. He was willing to share some of his personal story and his view of the Israel-Hamas war for listeners to This Conversation. The show has heard from Rev. Boyd Evans, priest of Episcopal church in Abingdon, who had spent a significant amount of time in Gaza. https://pla…
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Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension agent and host of Farm Talk, discuss growing tomatoes. This aired on WEHC 90.7 on May 15, 2024.By WEHC
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Jenna Greene is a folk singer based out of Abingdon, Va she has a band called Orbital Planes. She drops in the studio to perform some originals and some covers. She also talks about her upcoming album with Orbital Planes and also talks about performing at this years Bristol Rhythm & Roots Festival.By WEHC
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Is it cake? Only Julie McAllister knows for sure! She was recently one of the hot-shot bakers featured on Netflix's hit show "Is It Cake?" and that is just one of the amazing opportunities she has had since becoming one of the country's most sought-after bakers. Listen in as she talks about how she taught herself to whip up the amazing creations of…
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Zac speaks with guests about Family Promise. This aired on WEHC on May 14, 2024.By WEHC
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Russell County Landfill Update -- May 11, 2024
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In this episode, I check in with Amy Branson and Jennifer Chumbley regarding the proposed mega landfill in Russell County. Where do things currently stand and how can citizens get involved?By WEHC
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Phil Blevins, Agricultural Extension Agent, discusses cicadas, part 2. This aired on WEHC, 5-8-24.By WEHC
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Phil Blevins, Agricultural Extension Agent, discusses cicadas. This aired on WEHC, 5-8-24.By WEHC
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Blane Sage comes in the studio and performs some originals and some classic country covers by Roy Orbison & others. Blane is also a painter and he talks about his plans for the summer in Montana, & where he thinks he will be in 10yrs from now. If you love the sounds of old country music you will sure love Blane's original music that will remind you…
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Duck Pond Wall: Jamelyn Gillespie, E&H Class of 2022
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Jamelyn Gillespie has found a way to combine her love of science with her compassion for people -- and she has just opened a new massage therapy clinic in Marion, Virginia, where we can benefit from that winning combination.By WEHC
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Zac speaks with Shane Bowlin. This aired on WEHC, May 7, 2024.By WEHC
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Look What I Made You Do: The Political Power of Taylor Swift
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Join me in this episode as I chat with Gustavo Marangoni, a senior Political Science major at UVA Wise, about his experimental research this semester on the power of celebrities in politics, specifically Taylor Swift. Can Taylor Swift influence the political attitudes of young people?By WEHC
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Phil Blevins, Agricultural Extension Agent, answers questions. This aired on WEHC, 5-1-24.By WEHC
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Scott Sikes speaks with Phil Blevins about Lola Tomlinson's oral history. This aired on WEHC, May 1, 2024.By WEHC
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Ryder Casey comes in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO performs some original music and some covers of Tyler Childers, The SteelDrivers, and old standards such as "I'll Fly Away". Be sure to tune in and listen to Griffin Domby play the banjo, is he the fastest banjo player in Tennessee? Well we will let you decide. Ryder is also joined by Mikaela…
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Duck Pond Wall: Dana Johnson, E&H Class of 1988
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Dana Johnson is teaching 1,500 miles away from where she grew up -- but she feels right at home.By WEHC
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ENJOY THE OCEAN OR LOOK FOR CRIMINAL EVIDENCE. SCUBA DIVING
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Alan Linkous owns Adventure Diving in Bristol. He can fix you up with scuba gear, train you to dive, and help design a trip for you and your friends. At other times, he may be diving to attempt to find and recover a body. It's kind of change of pace for the show, but a refreshing look at fun and adventure. Learn more at https://adventurediving.com/…
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Zac speaks with Uriah Booker. This aired on WEHC, April 30, 2024.By WEHC
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Phil Blevins, Agricultural Extension Agent, discusses poisonous plants. This aired on WEHC, 4-25-24.By WEHC
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Scott Sikes speaks with Jenna Lee Vargus about Jenna Lee Vargus' oral history. This aired on WEHC, April 24, 2024.By WEHC
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Zac speaks with Reece Brackens. This aired on WEHC, April 23, 2024.By WEHC
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Network college basketball analyst Debbie Antonelli
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Debbie Antonelli played college basketball for NC State and has developed a sports broadcasting career at the highest network levels. She's a member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. In This Conversation, we hear about her three sons, her activism with Special Olympics and her connection to Emory & Henry College.…
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Why Long-time Dems Went for Trump with Stephanie Muravchik
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Anthony is joined by Stephanie Muravchik to discuss her book, Trump’s Democrats, which examined three communities, one rural, one a small town and the other a small city, which had voted Democratic for at least four decades but went for Donald Trump in 2016. She explores the details of why Trump appealed to these long-time Dems.…
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Duck Pond Wall: Austin Bunn, E&H Class of 2014
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Danville, Virginia is getting quite the renovation. And Austin Bunn is one of the people behind all the hard work of revitalizing old buildings for exciting new businesses!By WEHC
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Phil Blevins, Agricultural Extension Agent, discusses hay. This aired on WEHC, 4-17-24.By WEHC
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Scott Sikes speaks with Mary Lampkins about Robert Lampkin's oral history. This aired on WEHC, April 17, 2024.By WEHC
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Pixel Vision comes in the studio to perform some instrumental funky jams. Joshua Cavinder (Keyboards, Guitar) & Amanda Hollifield (Percussion). Find out what they are up to and when you can catch them performing live in concert!By WEHC
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Duck Pond Wall: Christina Mitchell E&H Class of 2019) and The Lost Universe
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What happens when Dungeons and Dragons meets outer space? That's the question Christina Mitchell posed as she developed a new adventure for table-top role playing fans. Learn more about The Lost Universe and how she convinced NASA to play the game.By WEHC
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Duck Pond Wall: E&H Students Head to Costa Rica
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Two Emory & Henry students are headed to Copey, Costa Rica soon, and they are both ready for the adventure...but in very different ways! Get to know Camden Jones and Katelyn Sierkerka.By WEHC
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Ivy S. Sheppard speaks with art majors Jasmine Wiles, Janey Nye, and Rachel Alatorre about their current student exhibition and their work as art students. This aired on WEHC on April 11, 2024.By WEHC
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Duck Pond Wall: Stacy Savinski, E&H Class of 2014
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Stacy has a new novel hitting the shelves in October of 2024. The Crescent Moon Tearoom has been chosen as Atria publishing's favorite book for the fall season. Enjoy a sparkling conversation with the author.By WEHC
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Phil Blevins, Agricultural Extension Agent, discusses pastures. This aired on WEHC, April 10, 2024.By WEHC
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