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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 1H 49M

The Life of Local News Reporters | WVVA Journalists | 192

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Local news is not fake news, and Appalachia has some incredible journalists who work hard every day to tell the stories of our communities. In this episode, I sit down with WVVA’s Joshua Bolden, Megan Bailey, and Zaria Stovall to talk about the life of a local news reporter, the pressure that comes with the job, and why local journalism still matters.Learn More Here: https://www.wvva.com/Support us at https://patreon.com/Creepalachia#LocalNews #WVVA #Creepalachia #AppalachianJournalism #WestVirginiaThank you to our Cryptid Supporters! Page Shelton, Sonya Atkinson, Savanna Sweeney, Crystal Randall, Kelli Plummer, Christopher Arbogast, Jonathan Lester, Megan Moats, Edward Goff, Sherry Shields-Lilly, WM WM, Paul Louk Jr, Amanda Sanderson, Brennan Wallin, Marian, Audrey, Bgarda, Vanessa Williams Jeter, Ashlee Calhoun, Lena McKee, Amanda, Emily, jennifer helbert, Tammy, Kellie Gunnoe, Beth Keener, Christy Kennedy, Jenny Broz, Candice Vance, Laura Whitley, Lori Goodwin Townsend, Dennis Sill, Filiz Aktan, Ashley Clark, Alice, Mikey, Dillie Farley, Jozeywhite, Kimmie campbell, Karen Williams, Tatercakedale, Kacie Counts , Dustin Boggs, Heather Wheeler, Crystal Pelfrey, Jessica Kiser, Jo, Jennifer Hunter, Melanie Chambers, MasterMounts20, Nate Adams, Josh Davis, James Ratliff, Raymond Thompson, Brandon Cox, Dillie farley, Kimberly Sizemore, Letha Biggers, Andy W, Kelli & Matt & Madden, Noel Brooks, Misty Price, danielle bright, Kathryn Tikkanen, Aleacia Peer, Kimberly Elliott, Lisa, Crystal Naylor, Elizabeth Fisher, Honaker Florist, Paulette Johns, Patricia, Cortney, and Dorothy Summers.Call or Text the Creepalachia Hotline with your story at 1-304-800-6763If you have a rebuttal to information we provide within this episode, please email me at [email protected] with your response and we will address those inquiries accordingly. While we strive to provide the most accurate and detailed information we have available, we are not professionals, and this platform is for entertainment purposes only. Form your own conclusion and do not be swayed by the opinions provided on Creepalachia from any host or guest. Do your own research!Like this video, subscribe to Creepalachia, and comment your experience below!Review the Podcast on Spotify and Apple PodcastsFollow Our Things! https://linktr.ee/CreepalachiaMerch! https://creepalachia.shop/Website!  https://creepalachia.tv/Other Interviews - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNIjb64yLAS3Z2N9YRDUGMz&si=pQEw9jDJAP_Z4_95True Crime - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNql44CayXCCBsW-6zIeWsA&si=3teIk_jc4MrmsUUeSolo Stories - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eOSFgB6XFmefueia2ZvRc4G&si=1wL1ft-UVhM_PiANMysteries - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eN0mOcv-OBjI1MqeQgoMi9W&si=wA7zLRkT5MiUQIlCHauntings - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8ePTwq7hLiYjlzSs-UqWtrfp&si=ddRW_lx1pXQrxLUCCreepalachia was started and will remain as a show diving into the dark, strange, unknown, tragic, and heroic stories of J.D. 's homeland. These hills have stories. LONG LIVE APPALACHIA!Are you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email us at [email protected] and tell us all about it. We could possibly get you on the show!Disclaimer:The stories, views, and opinions shared by guests on Creepalachia are solely those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or the show. Creepalachia does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of guest statements and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to their content. All discussions are presented for storytelling, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.Support the showAre you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email us at [email protected] and tell us all about it. We could possibly get you on the show!

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