Inside Appalachia

Boom and Bust, Recession and Renewal; When Factories and Mines Close, Lives Change


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Our region has faced major economic changes and challenges in the past decade. But if you know our region’s history, this story of boom and bust, renewal and recession, is an all too familiar story. In this episode of Inside Appalachia, we’ll explore how these economic changes affect people, our friends, our neighbors, and how entire communities can be uprooted by the closing of a local factory, or coal-mine layoffs.
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Inside AppalachiaBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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