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Charles Johnson
Today we tell the story of Bristol, Virginia, native Charles S. Johnson. Born the son of a Baptist minister during the time of Jim Crow, Johnson got …
8 years ago
George Washington's Appalachian Land
After the American Revolution, General George Washington took a trip out west to inspect land he received for his service to the country, land that w…
8 years ago
The Great Appalachian Earthquake of 1897
Think you're safe from earthquakes in Appalachia? Think again. On May 31, 1897, the largest earthquake ever recorded in Virginia (and the second lar…
8 years ago
Ira Jackson Seay
On today's episode of Stories, Steve and Rod sit back and listen as Ira Jackson Seay tells his own story of poverty, war, love, moonshining and racin…
8 years, 1 month ago
Daniel Boone, Part Three
Rod and Steve wraps up the story of Appalachian icon Daniel Boone with a look at his last days in Missouri. You can subscribe to Stories at Apple P…
8 years, 1 month ago
Daniel Boone, Part Two
We continue with Part Two of the story of Appalachia's own Daniel Boone. This week we tell of his days in Kentucky, before civilization overtook him …
8 years, 1 month ago
Daniel Boone, Part One
Explorer, long hunter, pioneer, Appalachian icon. All these words describe America’s first national hero, Daniel Boone. Today, Steve and Rod begin …
8 years, 1 month ago
The Bombing at Bluefield
The 1960's were a time of radicalism, with protests, riots, and bombings at institutions of higher learning. And the colleges in Appalachia saw thei…
8 years, 2 months ago
Merry Christmas!
It's Christmas week, and on this episode of Stories, Rod and Steve continue a holiday tradition by going back in time to read some letters to Santa f…
8 years, 2 months ago
A Tale of Two Mountains
On today's episode, Rod and Steve tell the story of two 19th century western North Carolina explorers who got into a very public argument over the mo…
8 years, 2 months ago