Together to Get There

Virginia Highlands Festival Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Solar Installation Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Travis Staton discusses changes at United Way of Southwest Virginia and the creation of Endless Opportunity, which focuses on initiatives in support of workforce and economic development in the region. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Linda Austin, director of the Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition, discusses an upcoming performance by Grammy Award winner Mike Farris, whose concert will benefit support for children with parents dealing with substance abuse. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm....

Experts discuss issues facing a divided Congress and their implications on the 2024 presidential election. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Monica Hoel, a master naturalist, discusses the organization and its efforts to raise awareness about the importance of bird populations in Southwest Virginia. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

New center provides housing and treatment for individuals in addiction recovery. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Smyth County embarks on a plan to improve services and opportunities for seniors who wish to remain in their homes and home communities as they age. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

The Small Business Development Center of Washington County hosted a forum for small businesses of the region. Cindy Fields, the director of the SBDC, discusses the objectives of the conference and what they mean for small business development. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radi...

Allison Mays, director of Virginia Tech Southwest, discusses the first Virginia Small Town Conference, which was held at the Higher Education Center in Abingdon. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

New School of Business in a cutting-edge teaching facility marks the latest effort by Emory & Henry to significantly impact its regional economy while enhancing the prospects for business students. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

The Rev. Lisa Bryant discusses the divisions in the Christian faith, including a schism in the United Methodist, and the resulting decline in church attendance and the impact the divisions have on communities. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Documentary filmmaker Elaine McMillion-Sheldon discusses, King Coal, which will be featured during the annual literary festival at Emory & Henry College. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Dr. Theresa Burris has been appointed associate vice president of community engagement and economic development at Emory & Henry College. Her appointment represents the College's intention to be a leader in regional economic development. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio....

Tech Girls, a program of the YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, celebrates success in supporting young women in difficult home environments. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Dirk Moore speaks with Professor of Business, Kevin Koidl about how the School of Business elevates Emory & Henry as an academic institution and an important player in regional economic innovation. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

African-American business owners discuss the opportunities for other black-owned businesses in the region. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

"They Included Me," a book by author Jerry Jones, discusses his experiences as an African-American educator while reflecting on the conditions and challenges of other African-Americans striving for career success during and after segregation. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio...

In 2024, Emory & Henry College will become Emory & Henry University, a recognition of the institution's growth in recent years, which has been enhanced by the addition of numerous graduate programs and schools. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Emory & Henry College choirs seek to raise awareness about addiction in Appalachia through the an April 16 concert at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

What is the rural-urban divide and what does it mean in Southwest Virginia? This discussion explores how breaking down this divide may also reduce divisions in this rural region, while creating opportunities for creative problem-solving. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www...

The Advancement Foundation of Virginia sponsors an annual business competition that encourages small-business development and expansion. The program is coming to Southwest Virginia this year as a pilot. What could it mean to augmenting small business in the region? Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is l...

A lab school proposed at Emory & Henry College seeks to engage high school students in the health sciences, providing opportunities for addressing health care needs in Southwest Virginia. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Hundreds of regional farmers and growers have signed up to be a part of Farmer PRIDE, which seeks to acknowledge and support the efforts of LGBTQ+ food producers. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Farmers and landowners in Appalachia are steadily adopting agroforestry businesses. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com