RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVVA) – JD Belcher, a Wyoming County native and graduate of McDowell County Schools Mount View High School, is known for documenting the stories of West Virginia through the lens of his camera.
But in March of this year, he opted for an aural experience with Common Core Films.
Belcher has produced a four-part podcast telling the story of the UBB mine disaster, available on most podcasting platforms.
Check out the synopsis for “Upper Big Branch: A Coal Miner’s Story” below.
Listen to the first episode below and listen to additional episodes at UpperBigBranch.com.