PBS Appalachia Virginia

20/06/2025

Such a wonderful organization making a positive impact on Southwest Virginia!

Over the last 20 years the Wythe-Bland Foundation has contributed over $48 million to Wythe & Bland Counties in Virginia in the areas of health, education, a...

20/06/2025

Connecting past and present, Life in Virginia’s Appalachia celebrates the rich heritage of our region by exploring how time-honored traditions continue to thrive. In our next episode, we step into the rhythmic world of Flatfoot Dance. Tune in Monday at 7:30 PM on PBS Appalachia.

PBS Appalachia Virginia is the first-of-its-kind, all-digital television station dedicated to serving Southwest Virginia.

18/06/2025

Chef Missy heads to Zeigenwald Dairy in Southwest Virginia to meet Andrea Woodworth and dive into the world of alpine dairy goats and hand-crafted chèvre-style goat cheese.

In the kitchen, Missy serves up an elegant twist on a coastal favorite—Maine-style goat cheese lobster rolls—simple, elevated, and deeply delicious. Thomas Fraley offers thoughtful wine education and pairings, while Field & Stream expert John Gurley joins for a pastoral luncheon that celebrates the bond between land, animals, and community.

From farm to table, this episode is a fresh take on the flavors and culture of Southwest Virginia.

17/06/2025

🎶 This Week — Brianna Harris at Station West 🎶

A fresh voice with deep roots.

On the next The Life of a Musician, rising singer-songwriter Brianna Harris joins host Brandon Lee Adams for an intimate session straight from Station West in Nashville. With poetic originals like "Clyde" and "Sarah", Brianna weaves Appalachian heritage into timeless, soul-stirring songs. Together, they explore music, storytelling, and the moments that make it personal.

✨ Premieres this Saturday at 9PM — only on PBS Appalachia. ✨

Discover a new voice that feels as old as the hills — and as fresh as today.

16/06/2025

Join us this Friday at 12 PM at the historic Millwald Theatre
for the Chautauqua Creative Writing Contest Awards & Author Reading. The event features acclaimed poet and author Frank X Walker—Kentucky’s first African American Poet Laureate and a distinguished professor at the University of Kentucky. The Author Reading is open to the public, with the Writing Contest Awards Ceremony to follow.

15/06/2025

Take a look behind the scenes of yesterday’s shoot for our upcoming documentary exploring Southwest Virginia’s pivotal role in the American Revolution. Don’t miss Resolved to Live and Die: The Revolutionary Roots of Southwest Virginia — premiering this fall on PBS Appalachia Virginia and Blue Ridge PBS.

14/06/2025

There are secrets buried in time until now. Walk in the footsteps of long-lost giants as their hidden world comes to life. Walking With Dinosaurs – 3 night event beginning June 16th at 8 PM on PBS Appalachia.

12/06/2025

Celebrate the rich craft, music, and storytelling traditions of Southwest Virginia this Saturday at the Mural and Mountain Traditions Festival in Clintwood — part of the Virginia Humanities 50th Anniversary Celebration.
https://virginiahumanities.org/events/2025/06/mural-and-mountain-traditions-festival/

11/06/2025

Meet Ty & Shannon Walker, a couple answering the call to care for land and legacy as they breathe new life into a 90-year-old trout hatchery nestled in the mountains of Southwest Virginia.

Field & Stream expert John Gurley breaks down the art and purpose behind fly fishing, while Chef Missy shows how to cook perfect rainbow trout with skill and soul. Thomas Fraley returns with another elegant French wine pairing, and it all culminates in a stunning outdoor dinner party by the water.

Fishing, food, and fellowship—this episode flows with the natural beauty and rich culture of Southwest Virginia.

11/06/2025

🎉 We’re TWO! 🎉

Two years ago — on June 10, 2023 — PBS Appalachia launched with a bold mission: to amplify the voices, stories, and spirit of Southwest Virginia. And what an incredible journey it’s been!

🏆 Winning 14 Regional EMMY® Awards
🏅 Earning State (VAB), Regional (Friends of SWVA), & National (Telly) Awards
🎥 Opening a state-of-the-art television studio in Hard Rock Bristol
❤️ Preserving our history and culture through authentic Appalachian storytelling

Every step forward has been powered by YOU — our loyal viewers, generous contributors, and passionate community. Thank you for helping us build something truly special, right here in the mountains we call home.

If you believe in the importance of local stories and public media, help us keep growing:
👉 https://www.pbsavirginia.org/support/

10/06/2025

🎶 This Week — Billy Litz at the Church of the Perpetual Boogie 🎶

Raw. Honest. Unfiltered.

On the next The Life of a Musician, singer, songwriter, and Hustle Souls frontman Billy Litz joins host Brandon Lee Adams for a soulful session straight from the heart. Set in the uniquely named Church of the Perpetual Boogie, they dive into family, craft, and the grind of indie artistry — while serving up powerful performances full of wit, wisdom, and emotional punch.

✨ Premieres this Saturday at 9PM — only on PBS Appalachia. ✨

This one’s for the dreamers and the doers — beautifully real and deeply human.

10/06/2025

We explore the rich agricultural traditions of Virginia’s Appalachia. We visit Scott Barrett at Riner Ridge Farm and Hethwood Market to see modern farming in action, chat with the mother-daughter team behind Stormbrew Farm about the power of family and resilience in farming and sit down with Dixie Dalton at her family’s to***co farm to uncover the deep-rooted history of agriculture in the region. From past to present, this episode celebrates the people and stories that keep Appalachian farming alive.

A special thank you to our program sponsor Heart of Appalachia