Wesley Browne began writing his first novel while studying law at the University of Kentucky. It took him years to complete the project. Ultimately, it was never published. "So, I wrote another one," ...

“Browne draws on his experience with the Appalachian criminal ... no negative feedback about that.” “Hillbilly Hustle” was published through West Virginia University Press, but Browne ...

West Virginia native Sierra Ferrell won big at the 2025 Grammy Awards, taking the gramophone statuette in all four categories ...

West Virginia native Sierra Ferrell won big at the 2025 Grammy Awards, taking the gramophone statuette in all four categories ...

Before Vance was a couple of steps away from the most powerful position in the world, he was just a self-proclaimed “hillbilly” raised in the Appalachian mountains, living in poverty ...

Reviews at the time claimed the film "Hillbilly Elegy" fell short in depicting ... for bringing to light the socioeconomic woes of Appalachian culture, as well as addressing issues like addiction ...

This month, we talked to Bob Yoho, the former president of West Virginia Writers who writes westerns and has been published ...

Appalachian State transfer cornerback Jason Chambers has signed with the West Virginia Mountaineers. Chambers started his collegiate career at North Carolina Central, where he appeared in 22 games ...

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (KDKA) — All 55 West Virginia counties are under a state of emergency for the winter storm sweeping across the country. Morgantown, West Virginia, is expecting more than 9 ...