The Walton WarThe Walton War
On this episode of the podcast, Steve tells the story of how a 12 mile wide strip of land led to a war between North Carolina and Georgia in the
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The Red Jacket Mine ExplosionThe Red Jacket Mine Explosion
On this episode of Stories, Steve and Rod tell the story of what is possibly the worst mining disaster in the history of Virginia. Forty-five men lost their lives in
Lloyd Ford’s WillLloyd Ford’s Will
On this episode, we tell the story of a will left by Lloyd Ford, of Washington County, Tennessee. This will was the subject of a pre-Civil War court battle in
MatewanMatewan
In 1920, UMWA organizing was in full swing, with the union successfully gaining pay raises and better working conditions in mines across the country. In that year, John L. Lewis
The Travels of Gabriel ArthurThe Travels of Gabriel Arthur
Today Steve tells the story of Gabriel Arthur, 17th century fur trader and explorer who was adopted into the Cherokee tribe and who was the first English colonist to travel
Witchy Woman?Witchy Woman?
This is the story of a witch. Not a real witch, but an elderly lady by the name of Jane Dutton who was accused of being a witch by her
Christmas StoriesChristmas Stories
It’s only three days til Christmas…or is it fifteen? This week, Steve lets you know which when he tells the story of Old Christmas in the mountains. Then Rod tells
The Story of Condy DabneyThe Story of Condy Dabney
In this week’s podcast Steve tells the story of Condy Dabney of Harlan County, Kentucky, who, in 1925, was convicted of murdering a young girl. But…did he do it? You
The Petticoat Government in Clintwood, VirginiaThe Petticoat Government in Clintwood, Virginia
In this episode, Rod tells the story of the election of an all-woman town council and mayor in the town of Clintwood, Virginia, in the late 1940’s. This was so
William Dudley Pelley, Asheville FascistWilliam Dudley Pelley, Asheville Fascist
Prior to gaining power in Europe, both Hitler with his brownshirts and Mussolini with his blackshirts set the stage for gaining power as fascists in Germany and Italy. Other fascist