Oct 17th, 2008 · Though Barack Obama lost West Virginia's primary to Hillary Clinton by a wide margin, recent polls show the Democrat is now running neck-and-neck with Republican John McCain in the state. Still, some residents are struggling with supporting a black presidential candidate.
Sep 26th, 2008 · No band has done more to keep alive the legend of Texas swing than Asleep at the Wheel. The Austin group originally formed in West Virginia more than three decades ago and returned recently to play on Mountain Stage for the seventh time since 1990.
Sep 26th, 2008 · The two major party presidential hopefuls now have a pretty famous guy to contend with. One of 14 write-in candidates for president in West Virginia is Santa Claus. Claus lives in Nevada and his name was O'Connor before he changed it. The state's rules allow almost anyone to register. No word on whether Claus will launch a straight talk sleigh from his home in Lake Tahoe — perhaps led by a reindeer called Hope?
Aug 7th, 2008 · The celebrated West Virginia-based pickers have individually won multiple awards for their work with their respective instruments. As a unit, they've recorded several albums together. They break out their mandolin and guitar for a duo performance.
Aug 6th, 2008 · Blending humor with philosophical, introspective lyrics, Hubbard's album Snake Farm packs a gut-busting punch with its deep, swampy electric grooves. The songs spin stories of humility, persistence and religious curiosity. Hear the country-blues rocker play solo and acoustic while overlooking West Virginia's New River Gorge.
Aug 4th, 2008 · Since forming in 2003, the Virginia band has shifted its stylistic focus from traditional bluegrass to an all-encompassing, broad style of original acoustic music. Hear King Wilkie perform overlooking West Virginia's New River Gorge.
Aug 1st, 2008 · Wood-chopping got its start as a sport in lumber camps around the turn of the last century — it was how bored men amused themselves without women around. Now, women aren't just around; they're chopping, too. Meet West Virginia's lumberjills.
Jul 22nd, 2008 · Famous in its native Ireland, the pop-rock band saw its U.S. fan base multiply when its music was used on The O.C. and Grey's Anatomy. Bell X1 recently crossed the Atlantic for a tour stop at West Virginia's Mountain Stage.