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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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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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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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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Staff, students and community members bring you weekly stories from Southwest Virginia.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Since his early teens, New England native Kevin Michael Duggan has been carefully honing his craft as a performing songwriter, from the basement of his home in Madison, Connecticut all the way to the Rhine River in Germany. Over the past 16 years, he has amassed vast experience in playing and writing every style from punk to country music, exercisi…
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I'm "Sally." My alcoholism began at age 13. Part 2 in a series.
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Sally's story of alcoholism began with a wine cooler at the age of 13 -- the drinks provided by a mother of her teenage friend! Her story is quite different from "Eric's" who told us in Part 1 of this four -part series about being a high-functioning alcoholic. He operated mostly under the radar until a serious health issue ultimately led him to Alc…
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I'm Eric -- and I'm an alcoholic. First in a four-part series.
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This conversation with "Eric" begins a four part series focusing on alcoholism. Many estimates say that one adult in ten of American adults is an alcoholic. Eric's story is one of a high-functioning alcoholic who operated mostly under the radar until a serious health issue ultimately led him to Alcoholics Anonymous and sobriety. He learned that alc…
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Phil discusses cover crops. This aired on WEHC on July 31, 2024.By WEHC
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Rusty Steel comes in the studio to discuss his background & beginnings in the music world, talks about his new album "One Boot Across The Line" & performs some new tunes! Some of Steels earliest exposure to music was playing bass in a bluegrass band. He went from performing on backyard porches to thousands strong crowds when he was given the opport…
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Zac speaks with Lynn Pannel about housing. This aired on WEHC on July 30, 2024.By WEHC
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Duck Pond Wall: Caroline Lawless, E&H Class of 2011
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Caroline went to Emory & Henry to learn theatre...but something made her walk away from that notion and she really thought that dream was over and done. But all that changed recently and now she's a professional actor starring in a movie she's producing herself! Listen in to find out about the meaningful move back to her dream.…
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Zac reflects and looks forward. This aired on WEHC on July 23, 2024.By WEHC
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Police in Saltville arrested a man for disorderly conduct for trying to sit at a table designated for "Press" at the Saltville Town Council Meeting on July 9, 2024. David Huff said he was a reporter. The police officer did not accept the Press Pass he showed that identified him with a website. Mr. Huff was given approval for a court-appointed attor…
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Phil discusses bees and the effect of pesticides. This aired on WEHC on July 17, 2024.By WEHC
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Anthony Childress with James Bowman on keyboards & Chris Guffey on drums comes in the studio and performs some originals and covers. Anthony's bluesy cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison" is a must listen. When the rope is all but gone, you still have this music to hold onBy WEHC
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DEATH OF A SW VIRGINIAN & VP PICK JD VANCE
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Odd connections: St. Paul attorney, activist and author Frank Kilgore died on Sunday, July 14. On July 15, former president Donald Trump picked JD Vance as his VP running mate for the Republican ticket in the Presidential race for November 2024. This show is a rerun of the October 2022 interview with Frank Kilgore about his book JD Vance is a Fake …
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Bobby Justus has a difficult job as director of the Washington County (VA) Animal Shelter, but he has a soft heart for the animals he comes in contact with. He also has some advice about some big challenges in the county.By WEHC
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Grammy Award winner Mike Farris to Perform at Emory & Henry
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Linda Austin, director of the Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition, discusses an upcoming performance by Grammy Award winner Mike Farris, whose concert will benefit support for children with parents dealing with substance abuse.By WEHC
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Endless Opportunity and United Way of Southwest Virginia
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Travis Staton discusses changes at United Way of Southwest Virginia and the creation of Endless Opportunity, which focuses on initiatives in support of workforce and economic development in the region.By WEHC
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Virginia Tech Sponsors First Small Town Conference
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Allison Mays, director of Virginia Tech Southwest, discusses the first Virginia Small Town Conference, which was held at the Higher Education Center in Abingdon.By WEHC
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The Small Business Development Center of Washington County hosted a forum for small businesses of the region. Cindy Fields, the director of the SBDC, discusses the objectives of the conference and what they mean for small business development.By WEHC
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Smyth County embarks on a plan to improve services and opportunities for seniors who wish to remain in their homes and home communities as they age.By WEHC
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New center provides housing and treatment for individuals in addiction recovery.By WEHC
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Monica Hoel, a master naturalist, discusses the organization and its efforts to raise awareness about the importance of bird populations in Southwest Virginia.By WEHC
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Experts discuss issues facing a divided Congress and their implications on the 2024 presidential election.By WEHC
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Grave Girls from Bristol Tn comes into the studio and performs some Electronic Music. Gloomy audio-visual live show and the music is dank and we do what we want thanks bb enjoy! Appalachian goth girl sad club tunes for depressed beansBy WEHC
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Phil discusses the drought and the effect on beef. This aired on WEHC on July 10, 2024.By WEHC
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HAPPY MICROBES plus FOOD WASTE = CARBON FREE ENERGY
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Scientists are constantly searching for ways to reduce the amount of carbon in the air to help combat climate change. In this episode, Dr. Alex Lewis talks about Electro-Active Technologies, the company he co-founded in Knoxville, TN, and the initiative to produce carbon-free hydrogen energy. The sophisticated process relies on microbes eating mass…
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Zac speaks with Linda Austin. This aired on WEHC, July 9, 2024.By WEHC
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Phil discusses drought and dry grass. This aired on WEHC on July 3, 2024.By WEHC
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Robby Taylor a singer/songwriter from Kingsport Tn comes in the studio and performs some originals and covers of the bands that have inspired him to become a musician.By WEHC
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The Mel Leaman Free Medical Clinic is located in Marion, Virginia and serves those without insurance from Washington, Smyth, and Grayson Counties. The Mel Leaman Free Clinic offers general medical care and includes oral surgery, orthopedic care, mental health counseling, flu shots, free lab work, and free medicines. Volunteer professors and clinici…
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Zac speaks with Victoria Holt. This aired on WEHC: July 2, 2024.By WEHC
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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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