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The Rye Cove Cyclone

Stories of Appalachia
Stories of Appalachia
Episode • Jan 16, 2016 • 10m
In 1929 there was an outbreak of deadly tornadoes in the eastern U.S., including Appalachia. One of the worst hit places was in Rye Cove, Virginia, where the twister destroyed a school. On this episode, we tell the story of that tornado and its aftermath. You can subscribe to the podcast at iTunes or Stitcher […]