Together to Get There: Recent Episodes
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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.
Tech Girls, a program of the YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, celebrates success in supporting young women in difficult home environments.
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.
Documentary filmmaker Elaine McMillion-Sheldon discusses, King Coal, which will be featured during the annual literary festival at Emory & Henry College.
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.
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.
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.
African-American business owners discuss the opportunities for other black-owned businesses in the region.
"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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Two local political experts discuss how they accurately predicted 2022 Midterm results.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has located a new visitor center in Damascus, Virginia, underscoring the growing significance of the trail town as a popular hiker and biker destination.
Joe Botana, a political analyst for WEHC, and Dr. Sarah Fisher, a professor of political science at Emory & Henry College, discuss the national political mood in the context of the Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade and congressional investigations related to the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Duane Yancey, editor of the Cardinal News, discusses the viability of programs to attract remote workers to Southwest Virginia.
A collaboration between the McGlothlin Center for the Arts and the Only Human Theatre Collective resulted in a devised theatre production based on a Ray Bradbury short story.
Julie Newman, vice president and general manager for PBS Appalachia, discusses the new, all-digital television programming that will cover 13 counties in Southwest Virginia and tell the story of the region to a broader world-wide audience.
Dave Ongie, managing editor of the Business Journal, discusses the potential impact of the Hard Rock Cafe and Casino on Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee.
Only Human Theatre Collective presents devised theater performance of Ray Bradbury story, All Summer in a Day.
Sen. Tim Kaine discusses with host Dirk Moore the benefits of major infrastructure investment in Southwest Virginia, thanks to bi-partisan legislation passed by Congress and proposed by President Joe Biden.
Emory & Henry College President John Wells discusses economic stability at the institution that has set the stage for dramatic growth and planning.
Mark Cruise, the director of Strong ACC discusses the role that the organization is playing in strengthening families and workers for a healthier community and economy in Southwest Virginia.
Leigh Anne Hunter, a member of the board of directors for the Abingdon Muster Grounds, discusses the important history of the region, which is promoted through this historic site.
Will Clear named deputy director of energy for Virginia, signaling a new emphasis on Southwest Virginia
Bristol's Promise is focusing on efforts to enhance workforce development by attacking problems associated with adverse childhood experiences, which limit individual productivity and life satisfaction.
Dr. Jerry Jones, a retired Emory & Henry College professor, is compiling a list of distinguished African Americans from Southwest Virginia. Jones is also the author of a book about segregation in Southwest Virginia, entitled "Go and Come Again."
A focus on early childhood education in the wake of the pandemic, which is exposed gaps in childcare and early childhood eduction.
Two visitors to Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee who recall its past evaluate the city's progress toward becoming a tourist destination.
Travis Staton Discusses a United Way initiative to address workforce development through a partnership with schools.
Guest Robert Kell discusses efforts to transition to a clean-energy economic future in Southwest Virginia.
Appalachian Sustainable Development has been awarded a major grant in support of efforts to provide fresh food to area schools.
An interview with Ed Davis and Ivy Sheppard, the hosts of the first live-audience broadcast of WEHC. The show, The Sampler, highlights the unique culture and people of the Virginia Highlands.
This episode highlights a program at Emory & Henry College designed to inform students about sexual misconduct.
Members of the transgender community in Southwest Virginia struggle for acceptance as they seek to raise awareness.
Men from a variety of backgrounds discuss male identity and the changing roles of men in Southwest Virginia.
Residents of Southwest Virginia react to the Biden inauguration, discussing both its historic and future implications.
This episode explores the progress toward gender equality in Southwest Virginia through the lens of various women.
Representatives from Tri-Pride, an organization representing the LGBTQ+ community of Southwest Virginia, discuss progress toward acceptance and equality.