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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Emory & Henry color commentator, Gary Lester, and Head Football Coach, Quintin Hunter discuss the highlights of previous E&H football games, and what to look for in the upcoming match.
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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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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 [email protected] or call the radio station at 276-944-6933.
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Stories are the Roots that Ground Us LIVE RECORDING at The Taproom - Local Roots: an Abingdon Oral History Program Picture this: A warm, inviting taproom filled with the crisp aroma of hard cider. The hum of conversation. The clink of glasses. And at the center of it all, a voice sharing a story that’s been passed down for generations—a memory of Abingdon’s past that feels as alive as the first sip of a fresh-pressed draft. Welcome to Local Roots, a new oral history series at Tumbling Creek ...
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Listen-As the Emory & Henry Wasps Football team take on their opponents, as announced by Riley Klaus and Gary Lester and broadcast on WEHC 90.7 Emory, the Voice of Southwest Virginia.
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A regional news project produced by WEHC that explores and investigates the many happenings in southwest Virginia
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Host Ann Ledgerwood PT is a pediatric physical therapist, self-published author of children’s books, and musician. It has been her privilege and pleasure to serve infants, children, and families across SWVA for 44 years. Join Ann as she interviews parents, medical professionals, educators, mental health professionals, and others as they tell their stories and share their knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm for topics that affect children and families. Bio-Ann Ledgerwood Ann Ledgerwood has w ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Dr. William Mark Handy, a family practitioner in Abingdon and E&H alum ’86, hosts Your Health, live on-air, Fridays from 3:00-4:00pm. In association with the College of Health Sciences at E&H, the show features different guests and topics concerning Your Health. You're invited to call in.
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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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I interviewed "Dalton" many years ago. "Dalton" was a name we used to disguise his real identity. He had been one of my students as a female and was undergoing a gender reassignment to be a male when we talked. "Dalton" recently died, which caused me to find the old interview and listen to it once again. Being transgender has become a topic that is…
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Keys to the Game-E&H Wasp Football Season 2025_Ep1
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39:18Join host Gary Lester as he speaks with Head Football Coach Quintin Hunter for Keys to the Game, a weekly show providing insight into the E&H Wasps Football team and the current season. In addition to hosting Keys to the Game, Gary Lester (E&H ’75) continues his work as the color analyst for the Wasps. This is Gary’s thirteenth year in this role. G…
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🎶 We’re excited to welcome Ryder Casey back to Appalachian Artists Live! 🎤 Ryder is bringing his signature sound with a mix of good ole country classics, bluegrass favorites, and original tunes – plus he’ll be sharing some inside scoop about his upcoming new album. 🎸✨ Don’t miss this special session straight from the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO…
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Ryan Ward recorded live at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards Tasting Room
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59:56We’re thrilled to bring you Ryan Ward recorded live at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards Tasting Room in Bristol, VA! 🍇🍷 Ryan’s set is a journey through Fleetwood Mac, Blind Melon, soulful originals, blues, and more — all powered by his crazy guitar-picking skills that will leave you absolutely breathless. 🎸🔥 Don’t miss this one — tune in and experience …
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We talk with Thomas Jefferson. What are his thoughts about writing the Declaration of Independence? How can he justify the contradiction in his commitment to individual rights while simultaneously owning slaves? You'll be amazed at how the issues in Jefferson's time mirror current philosophical perspectives on the role of government. And in the lat…
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Donnamarie Emmert-Abingdon's Haint Mistress
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1:06:59Donnamarie Emmert speaks about growing up in Washington County, her schooling, moving away, and of course she shares stories! The Haint Mistress has been sharing the stories of the “haints” in Abingdon for over 25 years and has a masters degree in storytelling, an outrageous love for of all things Halloween-y and that go bump in the night, and a fe…
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The Hayden Spangler Band from Bristol, Tn comes in the studio and performs some Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and some original songs that Hayden wrote with his Pappaw. Sit back relax and enjoy some old time country music.By WEHC
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AWARD WINNING, MISSION DRIVEN, and FACING DEFUNDING! PBS Appalachia
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27:22Former WCYB news anchor Julie Newman now runs PBS Appalachia, an all digital television station, operating from inside Hard Rock Bristol. After winning the highest honors for the station and leadership, she now faces the challenge of lost funding for PBS from the government. What is the mission of the station and why is it important? What is the pa…
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Zach Pyle recorded live at Brisket N Bourbon
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59:59We went to Brisket N Bourbon in Abingdon, Va and recorded Zach Pyle perform some county/rock & roll covers and some of his original material, including a song he never performed in front of an audience before. Be sure to tune in and listen to a haunting version of Bruce Springsteen "I'm On Fire", Prince, Tyler Childers, & more!…
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Camden Benoit a folk singer from Abingdon, Va performs some songs including "Death Was Born American" a song he wrote about hurricane Helene. Camden also talks about his influences and sings his favorite Bob Dylan song. Camden also performs "Birdsong" a song he submitted to the NPR Tiny Desk ContestBy WEHC
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WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN -- THE WILLIAM KING HOUSE --David Dalton
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28:11David and Jill Dalton live in the William King House in Abingdon. They've restored it and they're sharing it because of its significant history. In fact, the house now hosts a permanent Virginia Historic marker because William Clark -- of Lewis and Clark fame-- spent the night there. And William King was the richest man in the region at the time he…
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Through a renowned re-enactor, "Thomas Jefferson" will be making several presentations at the popular Virginia Highlands Festival in Abingdon July 25 through August 3, 2025. Guest Walter Jenny will describe several events that focus on important historical connections to Southwest Virginia. He'll explain why Thomas Jefferson proclaimed that the Bat…
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Anthony Wayne Vibe returns on Appalachian Artists Live
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59:08Anthony Wayne Vibe returns to the studio to perform some new tunes and talks about his new album that is coming up, and talks a little about the whole process, we talk about the current status of the AVIBE Festival & its future. Anthony Wayne is a musician and songwriter from Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. A beautiful area, ripe with m…
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Glade Spring school dedicationBy WEHC
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Jake Dwyer of the Jake Dwyer Band comes in the studio and performs some new & old tunes. Jake Dwyer Band is getting ready to release a new album on Aug 1 2025 at The Hideaway in Johnson City, Tn. Be sure to listen to this PODCAST as Jake talks about his other projects with Martha Spencer & their tour they are getting ready to embark on in Ireland a…
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Bill Hatcher: 1942 'shootout' on Wall Street and growing up in 50's-60's
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1:15:41Bill Hatcher speaks about growing up in Abingdon during the 1950’s and 1960’s and retells stories handed down from his parents and grandparents. In particular he discusses the “shootout” on Wall Street in 1942 between the FBI and two fugitives and his grandfather’s role in the event. He also discusses the legal methods for obtaining alcohol in Abin…
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Sullivan County Animal Shelter with Theresa Burriss
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25:33Sullivan County Animal Shelter with Theresa BurrissBy WEHC
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Deciduous Falling returns to the studio with his friend John on bass since his last time he was on in last October. They perform some haunting/suspenseful tunes that will absolutely blow you away! Take a listen to this episode that will sure leave you mesmerized & wanting more!By WEHC
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Pam VaughtBy WEHC
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Dr. Julia Adeney Thomas, a professor of History at Notre Dame, is part of a group that is working to rename the current epoch in the history of the earth to "Anthropocene." The "anthro" label suggests that the literal structure of the earth and its biosphere have been changed by human behaviors. The proposition for the new name comes with objection…
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Chris Long comes back in the studio to perform some blues, Chris was on our show about exactly 2 yrs ago, he performs some new material since the last time he was on the show, but he also brings in a special guest his 8 yr old granddaughter Thea & they perform "Wagon Wheel" together.By WEHC
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Emory & Henry University is now offering a Certification in Addiction Counseling in the School of Health Sciences Clinical Mental Health Counseling Department at the School of Health Sciences. Program Director Matthew Tirrell talks about the 12-credit post-Master's program and its requirements. He emphasizes the need for the program, both locally a…
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Just Chuck from Mountain City, Tn comes in the studio to perform some acoustic Americana, Classic Country and Rock music. Chuck talks about his career as a musician, his travels around the country and why he decided to settle in North East, Tn. You can find Chuck on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/JustChuckMusicPage…
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Beyond HousingBy WEHC
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WHY I HELPED ORGANIZE THE PROTEST CALLED "NO KINGS!"
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28:15This episode features a member of TAKE ACTION SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA, one of the organizers of the NO KINGS protest in Abingdon, Virginia on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Guest Lynn Manweiler works with the local protest group that claims attendance of 700 people in one of the more than 2,000 protests held nationwide on the same day. We look at the issues c…
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Linda AustinBy WEHC
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Poisonous plantsBy WEHC
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Toby Gibson comes back in the studio and this times he brings his full band with him called "The Jewels" Toby is from Sneedville, Tn and he will perform some new tunes for you, along with some old favorites. You will love Toby's blend of Country/Blues that will want you to get up and dance.By WEHC
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UPDATE: HEARING ON JOB CORPS CLOSING SET FOR JUNE 17
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29:31Blue Ridge Job Corps Admissions Manager Heather Goodpasture continues to defy instructions to keep quiet and provides updates on Department of Labor orders to shut down the Job Corps. The shut down is under a restraining order, due in part because of the public backlash, and is set for a hearing on June 17 in a federal court. The decision will affe…
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Holston Mountain Artisans-early days and history with Rees Shearer, Kathy Shearer and Friends
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1:15:53Kathy and Rees Shearer, along with Eric & Sara Reese and Bill Gable, shared stories of the early organizing days of Holston Mountain Artisans (HMA), a co-operative, featuring the handwork of around 100 craftspeople and artists from our region. The stories feature amusing and enlightening stories about country craftspeople, Barter Theatre founder Ro…
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The Boys From Bristol come in the studio to perform some classic Bluegrass tunes from Stanley Brothers, Carter Family, Ralph Stanley & more. Eamon Russell 13yrs old plays the mandolin & sings, & 14yr Easton Compton plays guitar & sings as well. Tune in to find out how these young men met and who their inspirations are!…
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FIRED. A staff member speaks out as the Govt. shuts down the Job Corps
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28:35Heather Goodpasture, Admissions Manager of Marion, Virginia's Blue Ridge Job Corps has gotten notice that she is losing her job and that 90 students at the Job Corps will be turned out of their living quarters. Goodpasture is ignoring instructions not to speak to the media and wants people to know the benefits of the program to individual students …
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Derek Downtown from Johnson City, Tn, comes back in the studio to perform some easy listening somber music that will relax you. Derek will perform some new tunes that he has written. Get a glass of wine and enjoy the show!By WEHC
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Fenley on Housing SymposiumBy WEHC
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PULITZER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR BARBARA KINGSOLVER
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29:11IN 2023, Southwest Virginia author Barbara Kingsolver won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel Demon Copperhead. In this interview, you'll hear how the title character reflects the challenges of drug addiction in his family and in his own life. The boy is loveable and resilient with a grand dream to see the ocean. Barbara talks about how many of the re…
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We recorded Pythagoras at Sweetbay Brewing Co in Abingdon Va and they put on a blistering set that will make you get off of your feet and dance like there is no tomorrow! If you love bluegrass you will definitely love these young folks from ETSU Old Time Music Program. Pythagoras began in a sweltering college dorm room tucked in the mountains of Ea…
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