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Appalachia Matters is a weekly radio show highlighting life in Appalachia. Each week we have a segment on leadership from retired Major General Jim Hoyer, features highlighting agriculture in our...
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Appalachia Matters is a weekly radio show highlighting life in Appalachia. Each week we have a segment on leadership from retired Major General Jim Hoyer, features highlighting agriculture in our region, health care updates from Tom Susman and our host Bo Higby each week highlights a story of community interest.
The show is produced by Vandalia Media Partners.
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11 NOV. 2024 · This week’s podcast is dedicated to Veterans and Veterans Day.
At the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer talks with guests Mara and Ken Boggs, both veterans. Mara is an army veteran and former state director for Senator US Senator Joe Manchin, and she heads up the Charleston Area Alliance, Ken is also an army veteran who served Afghanistan and now serves in the Army National Guard. The Boggs live in Charleston.
We will learn about the Department of Agricultures, Veterans to Hero’s to Agriculture program.
Ever wondered what the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? Brian McCommon of Morgantown is also a member of the WV Army National Guard and is a protocol officer and he discusses the origins and meaning of Veteran’s Day.
Veterans day is about cherishing and thanking all veterans and one Ohio River Community is doing just that and we will learn more from Bob Wing who is with the Mason County Veterans Memorial Committee.
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3 NOV. 2024 · This week, Retired Major General Jim Hoyer is joined by Brandon Downey, President, and CEO of Trilogy Innovations. Brandon holds over 25 years of experience in the tech industry in West Virginia and beyond. He shares his journey rising up as a kid from Charlestown to becoming the CEO and co-founder of one of the biggest tech companies in the state. General Hoyer and Brandon also discuss the future of technology here in the Mountain State and the importance of promoting and supporting West Virginia-based businesses doing great things to keep competition, revenue, and jobs thriving here in our communities.
The Department of Agriculture’s Rooted in the Mountain State segment shares the story of Gritts Farms a staple in the agriculture area. Their products are found in grocery stores and farmers markets across the region.
Last Monday at Point Pleasant High School there was a Game Changer’s event where community members, educators and student came together to network and educate the public on available resources. They also had a motivational and life lesson speaker Frederick Shegog share his path to sobriety and provide insight.
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27 OCT. 2024 · At the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer this week is the first woman chair of the Mountaineer Area Boy Scouts of America, Amy Garbrick. Amy has also served in important roles in higher education for nearly 20 years. Amy and the General discuss her leadership insights along with the roles scouting holds in building our communities and shared future in the Mountain State.
We will learn about the Department of Agriculture’s Bug Museum it is unlike any other museum.
Earlier this month Constellium who has large operation in Millwood West Virginia and Fairplain elementary near Ripley West Virginia announced they are participating in an effort to collect 2 million aluminum cans for recycling.
Normally this is a politics free zone, however in West Virginia there is a constitutional amendment on the General Election Ballot that would constitutionally ban physician assisted suicide in West Virginia. Aside from all the ethical questions that go along with such a measure, under the current state code, physician assisted suicide is illegal. There is also a fine line between physician assisted suicide and end of life directives such as living wills. To get a clear understanding of the measure, we turned to State Senator Ryan Weld who is the current Vice Chair of West Virginia State Senate Judiciary Committee, he represents the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia.
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20 OCT. 2024 · In this episode General James Hoyer talks with Kenzie Hamilton the publisher of West Virginia Executive Magazine at the Leadership Table.
We learn about the farmer who grows the pumpkins for the Pumpkin House in Wayne County thanks to the WV Department of Agriculture.
Chef Paul Smith and Angie Settle of West Virginia Healthright unveil a new training program for those who want to enter the hospitality industry called Appalachia Prepped to Serve.
Tom Susman talks with coal mine historian Wes Harris, who discusses his new exhibit and a few books he helped to publish.
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6 OCT. 2024 · September was Gold Star Family Awareness Month, and the last Sunday of September is recognized as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in West Virginia. In honor of that, At the Leadership Table with General Hoyer this week are veteran advocates and Gold Star Parents Shirley and Stan White. They discuss what a Gold Star Family really is and offer insight into several important initiatives going on throughout the state to help support veterans and military families. This is the full episode.
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6 OCT. 2024 · September was Gold Star Family Awareness Month, and the last Sunday of September was recognized as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in West Virginia. In honor of that, At the Leadership Table with General Hoyer this week are veteran advocates and Gold Star Parents Shirley and Stan White. They discuss what a Gold Star Family really is and offer insight into several important initiatives going on throughout the state to help support veterans and military families.
The Department of Agriculture provides information on becoming a beekeeper.
Michael Susman talks with Keith Morehouse of WSAZ TV.
The University of Rio Grande in Ohio has had a 10% growth in enrollment, Tom Susman talks with Ryan Smith who is President of the University.
In the final segment we will hear about a special STEM event at Cottageville Elementary led by Timet who is building a Titanium plant in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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29 SEP. 2024 · Major General Jim Hoyer talks with Mary Roush former WVU Mountaineer. She is young leader from Mason County.
The WV Department of Ag provides great information on the Spotted Lantern Fly.
Michael Susman talks with Senator Amy Grady about her softball career, her induction to the Mid-Ohio Valley Softball Hall of Fame and lessons learned.
We hear from JJ Barrett WVU Extension Agent from Wood County on the drought, while we are getting rain it will take time for the water table to recover. He also provides advice for area farmers.
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16 SEP. 2024 · At the Leadership Table with General Hoyer this week is Jenna Stewart, a young emerging leader focusing on evidence-based communication for public good in West Virginia. She shares insight from her work on projects to benefit West Virginians in her role as a graduate research assistant in the Public Interest Communication Research Laboratory at WVU. Behind the scenes, Jenna also holds a role in the production of At the Leadership Table, so she also offers her leadership insights from recording spots with General Hoyer and the state’s top leaders, as well as her takeaways as a communicator who has covered events across the state and nation.
We learn about the the hurdles facing apple growers and producers.
The Lost Voices Group speaks for those in recovery at an event in Pomeroy Ohio.
In our final, segment WV Delegate Steve Westfall discusses the problems with forgotten graveyards in West Virginia.
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9 SEP. 2024 · At the Leadership Table with General Hoyer this week is Evan Bays, a leading subject matter expert in biometrics and Vice President of Engineering and Department of Justice Operations at IDEMIA National Security Solutions in Morgantown. Evan grew up in Elkview - a proud graduate of Herbert Hoover High School. Evan details his journey from participating in high school band, to being a part of The Pride of West Virginia and how both experiences have influenced his leadership style. Evan provides a look at the story of biometrics in West Virginia as a part of national security through the past, present, and future.
With most of West Virginia in a D3 or D4 drought area the Department of Agriculture provides direction to farmers on their options. We also hear from the Ohio Farm Bureau Reprensetitive Ty Higgins on what is happening in Ohio with the drought.
In the final segment Bo Higby talks with Amanda McCracken on efforts for Children in Jackson County. Her programs can be transplanted in other communities.
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2 SEP. 2024 · On this week’s show General Hoyer talks with Kelsey Kirby about her new restaurant in Morgantown.
The Department of Agriculture Highlights a family farm in Baker West Virginia which received an award during the West Virginia State Fair.
Tom Susman replays some highlights from area fairs that were held this summer.
Bo Higby highlights a coming Family Fundamental Festival set for this weekend between Ripley and Charleston
Appalachia Matters is a weekly radio show highlighting life in Appalachia. Each week we have a segment on leadership from retired Major General Jim Hoyer, features highlighting agriculture in our...
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Appalachia Matters is a weekly radio show highlighting life in Appalachia. Each week we have a segment on leadership from retired Major General Jim Hoyer, features highlighting agriculture in our region, health care updates from Tom Susman and our host Bo Higby each week highlights a story of community interest.
The show is produced by Vandalia Media Partners.
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The show is produced by Vandalia Media Partners.
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