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From Coal-Camp Kid, to Soldier, to Global Humanitarian

by Douglas John Imbrogno | Editor, WestVirginiaVille.com May 30, 2022May 27, 2022

Co-published with WestVirginiaville.com Dave Evans died in 2020 at age 68 at his home in Antigua, Guatemala, from ailments that could only have been accentuated by his hard-charging existence. Eric Neudel knows where Evans would be today, had he lived longer. “Dave Evans would be in Ukraine right now trying to figure out how he […]

Q&A: Improving Access in Rural Alaska with Ms. Wheelchair USA Contestant Kristie Lent

by Caroline Carlson May 27, 2022May 31, 2022

Jacobs stands in front of the base of a statue, with engraved writing behind her. She has long wavy gray hair and is wearing glasses.

Q&A: Scholar Margaret Jacobs on Indigenous History, Settlers, and Reconciliation

by Olivia Weeks November 5, 2021November 4, 2021

Photo of four-piece band playing live on stage

Arts and Culture

Q&A: Rock and Roller Rich Mattson on Creating a Music Scene Wherever You Are

by Adam B. Giorgi August 27, 2021August 26, 2021

Gurney stands in front of a sign detailing the affordable housing subdivision, called Gurney's Bend.

Arts and Culture

Q&A: Author Gurney Norman in Conversation with Daily Yonder Publisher, Dee Davis

by Dee Davis August 9, 2021August 10, 2021

Media

Everywhere Radio: What Does It Mean to Be in a Society Together?

by Haley Cush July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

Q&A: Sociologist Mil Duncan on the Plight of “Transitioning” Rural Communities

by Olivia Weeks May 21, 2021June 10, 2021

Arts and Culture

Q&A: Writer Chris Dennis on Place, Identity, and a Crippling Sense of Predestination

by Olivia Weeks May 7, 2021May 7, 2021

Media

Eliza Blue on Everywhere Radio: The Winding Road to Purpose

by Anya Slepyan May 6, 2021May 4, 2021

Episode art for Everywhere Radio with Deb and James Fallows

Media

Can the Story of “Our Towns” Help Us Go Beyond Red States Versus Blue States?

by Anya Slepyan April 16, 2021April 16, 2021