Journalist | Freelance writer, copywriter, blogger and editor | Open to stories, editing and anything in between | amandajlarch@gmail.com
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So excited that my website is now live! I’ll be using it mainly as a portfolio, where all my published pieces can be found in one place. Happy to continue my freelance writing and editing journey. Let’s connect!
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Read my latest about the life and career of Darrell Fetty, a West Virginia native and writer and producer of the "Hatfields & McCoys," a 2012 History Channel miniseries starring Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton.
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Fetty's latest project, "The Gray House," is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video and is based on a true story, following a female-driven spy network during the Civil War.
I had lots of fun working on this piece, including a great interview with Fetty; check it out!
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Amanda Larch Hinchman - Freelance Writer retweeted
DELIVERY/E-EDITION UPDATE: We’re experiencing technical issues that are currently impacting our production, print delivery, and phone systems at the Charleston Gazette-Mail and HD Media.
What this means for you:
- E-edition: May be delayed or temporarily unavailable
- Website: Everything is being updated in real-time. You will be able to access the articles through Monday without logging in. After that, as a subscriber, you will be able to read those by logging into your account.
- Print delivery: The Saturday-Sunday paper was printed well after the deadlines for delivery due to this issue. Those were delivered Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Please let us know if the physical paper was not delivered.
- Phones: Our call center is down. We can't take calls right now.
We are truly sorry for the disruption. We know many of you rely on us every morning, and failing to deliver is unacceptable to us. Our tech and production teams are working urgently to restore full service.
Here’s how to reach us in the meantime:
- Email: circcontact@hdmedia.com - We’re monitoring this closely.
If your delivery is missed, we’ll make sure you’re credited. Thank you for your patience. We’re throwing everything we have at fixing this.
👉 You can continue getting your latest Kanawha Valley news and sports updates DIGITALLY here: bit.ly/m/CharlestonGazetteMa…
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It was great interviewing Milnes and hearing him talk so lovingly about his career. Read the rest of my latest feature article at the link below!
One West Virginia folklorist, musician and documentarian has been named a 2026 National Endowment for the Arts’ National Heritage Fellow, the country’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts.
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My first piece for @OhioMagazine is out now! It's a fun look at Chillicothe's Crispie Creme Donuts and how this business has ties to the famous Krispy Kreme. Spoiler alert, it might not be what you think. Check it out!
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The latest edition -- and first-ever all music issue -- of Tri-State Living magazine is here! I had the pleasure of writing the cover story on Sasha Colette and the Magnolias, whose latest EP is releasing later this month.
Check it out here: issuu.com/ironton/docs/tri-s…
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Apr 26
Natalie Haynes’ latest novel is dizzying and unflinching, making the reader feel like an active part of the story. Read on for our review!
#BookReview eulaliemagazine.com/2026/04/…
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Amanda Larch Hinchman - Freelance Writer retweeted
Part of the 1,700 acres recently purchased by Google for a proposed data center campus in Buffalo, Putnam County, is the site of an 1862 Civil War battle, and one local resident is trying to preserve the history.
Taking place along W.Va. 62, known locally as Charleston Road, the conflict — later named the Battle of Atkeson’s Gate — occurred between the 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry and Confederate cavalry under Brigadier General Albert G. Jenkins, according to Philip Hatfield, Hurricane resident, historian and author of “A History of Putnam County, West Virginia, in the Civil War.”
“I’m trying to preserve as much of our history as we can with this,” Hatfield said. “We may not be able to stop the data center, but the history is worth preserving."
🗞️ FULL STORY: bit.ly/4tP8JGE
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I'm most excited for Kate Quinn! She's one of my favorite authors 📚
R.L. Stine, author of the bestselling "Goosebumps" series, will headline the 2026 West Virginia Book Festival along with four other authors.
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BridgeValley's WIN Academy is a public charter school doubling as an accelerated associate degree program, designed to allow 11th- and 12-grade students to complete high school and their first year of college.
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Read my latest book review for @EulalieMag!
'The Wandering Queen' retells the myth of the legendary Queen Dido.
"Reframing the myth and adding historical context and backdrop, instead of fantasy or mythological elements, is what works best here."
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For the March/April edition of Tri-State Living, I wrote a piece on Bog Witch Beauty, a Huntington-based small business encompassing a modern take on Old World traditions.
You can read it here: issuu.com/ironton/docs/tri-s…
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Owner Hayley Jackson crafts simple yet nourishing skin care and beauty products, rooted in nature.
"I started because I wanted to experience pure, healthy beauty directly linked to old ingredients and the wisdom attached to them," Jackson says.
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This story was so much fun to write! "Burt Texas" is the pro-wrestling alter-ego of one local six year old, whose dreams came true after finding viral fame on TikTok and being invited to WWE’s Monday Night Raw.
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Realizing he wanted to become a wrestler, Burt began creating a character of his own, brainstorming his name, catch phrase, signature song and finishing move—the Texas toast—even though he’s never actually been to Texas, his mom pointed out.
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I always love writing about West Virginia glassware, and this story was no exception. The guys at Marrowbone Glassworks in Huntington create beautiful glass and keep this Appalachian tradition alive.
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"We really look at the history of West Virginia glass as our backbone; we can't make a new shop in West Virginia without acknowledging the over 200 years of master glass workers," says co-founder Jared Neal.
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Check out this list I curated of six books (both fiction and nonfiction!) to read as a way to celebrate Women's History Month, learn some fascinating history and to provide inspiration and contemplation.
6 Books to Read for Women’s History Month eulaliemagazine.com/2026/02/…
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Amanda Larch Hinchman - Freelance Writer retweeted
Feb 15
At @WVFilmOffice we're grateful for fresh press on some of the top shelf content being made in state. Check out this @wvgazettemail piece by @AmandaLarch about Oscar nominee @CurrenSheldon's first narrative feature the knock-out family drama - Beat Down. Watch it now streaming on @YouTube #madehere #filmindustry #indiefilm #YesWV wvgazettemail.com/life/homeg…
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A sweet story for your Monday morning: when 89-year-old Audrey Rock's caregiver secretly signed her up for a Christmas card exchange program, they had no idea she would end up with more than 500, all from strangers from around the world.
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