News About Appalachia
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- US Gas Production Hits Record in July – But Not Thanks to AppalachiaThe U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says U.S. natural gas production hit a new all-time high in July 2026: 137 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of "gross withdrawals." That's great news for the country. Bu
As black lung surges in Appalachia, Trump administration halts enforcement of new dust rules for coal minesThe Trump administration is rolling back silica regulations that could protect coal miners from black lung disease, while the disease surges in Appalachia.
Living Traditions festival in Stewart celebrates Appalachian skills, stories and foodA fall festival in Stewart is aiming to celebrate Appalachian traditions, everyday skills and community with a full day of demonstrations, music and a shared meal.
Deep in Appalachia, a rail-to-trail project builds bipartisan support for a bridgeThe Trump administration has been hostile to federal spending on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. But there's bipartisan support for a multiuse trail that would connect Ohio and West Virginia.
Appalachian Folk Festival is a month away in Pickens |PICKENS, S.C. — The fourth annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival will return Friday and Saturday, October 23–24, 2026, at the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill. The two-day event will celebrate the music, dance, crafts
Appalachian Bluebird: Minnie Baugh remembered as a woman ahead of her timeThere are women whose names seem to belong to another age and then there are women who somehow seem to have arrived before their own. In the mountains of Southwest Virginia, Minnie L. Baugh lived a life that feels modern
COLUMNIST: Life, Pain, Joy, Art and Illness in AppalachiaIn black-and-white Merriam-Webster dictionary terms, “sickbed” is defined as “the bed on which one lies sick.”- Rising Appalachia Roam Freely Through American Roots Music
In ‘Partita,’ Barbara Kingsolver sets an Appalachian life to musicA follow-up to “Demon Copperhead,” the Pulitzer Prize winner’s new novel asks what art is for through the prism of life’s struggles — and rewards.
The Mystery of the Flatwoods MonsterMany cryptids are said to lurk in the shadows of Appalachia, including West Virginia’s Flatwoods Monster.
CSX Santa Train to return to Appalachia on November 21The 84th running of the Santa Train is returning to Appalachia on November 21.
Two-Thirds of Appalachian Counties Have No Dermatologist, Registry Analysis FindsA cross-sectional analysis of the federal NPPES registry found that 65.5 percent of Appalachian counties have no dermatologist, with the most economically distressed counties almost entirely devoid of skin care access.
Historic Downtown Greeneville, Tennessee To Host First-Ever Appalachian Autumn FestivalGREENEVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2026). Discover Greeneville, the tourism division of the Greene County Partnership, is inviting visitors from across
‘Every book I write will be about Appalachia’: Why Barbara Kingsolver feels called to tell stories about the regionHer new novel “Partita,” which debuts Tuesday, involves the protagonist’s upbringing on an East Tennessee cattle farm.
Rare wagon and pearl exhibits open this October at Museum of AppalachiaTwo new exhibits at the Museum of Appalachia explore a historic wagon journey and the local pearl trade.Kingsport BMA hears latest on Create Appalachia, NETWORKSThe Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen heard updates on economic development and Create Appalachia during Monday's work session.
Barbara Kingsolver's book 'Partita' grapples with the reality that our bodies fail usPartita follows a young Appalachian woman with the chops to make it as a classical pianist. It was somewhat inspired by Barbara Kingsolver's love of classical music and her restrictive hand condition.
Appalachian Natural Gas Output Lags as $1 Cash Prices Signal CurtailmentsDiscover the latest insights on Appalachian natural gas production, highlighting a significant decline despite the removal of pipeline constraints. Learn about current cash prices, demand fluctuations, and forecasts impa
Getting Lost and Found Along the Blue Ridge ParkwayWhile navigating the backbone of Appalachia, make room in your plans for the unplannedAdvance Appalachia supports regional businesses with growth opportunitiesCreated by East Tennessee State University, Advance Appalachia is a free, cohort-based workplace development program meant to help small businesses create strong workplaces through its resources.
Appalachian Grant Project Completion - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee BroadcastingMcCONNELSVILLE, Ohio – The summer of 2026 brought plenty of traffic congestion to the Village of McConnelsville as construction for the Appalachian Grant projects were underway. McConnelsville Village Administrator Tim L
Appalachian vs Gaylesville - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/05/2026Watch the Appalachian vs Gaylesville - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/05/2026 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network
Appalachia to Sardinia: An Unexpected Journey
Grinding away: In remote Appalachia, old mills fuel US clean food dreamsIn a nation that invented the likes of the frozen TV dinner, some farmers are winding back the clock with technology that would be recognisable to farmers two millennia ago.
50 Years Later: How People and Place Continue to Shape Appalachia’s FutureMountain Association has spent five decades spurring economic growth
Local artist celebrates Appalachia through handcrafted leather jewelryJessy Mae Parsons, owner of Brown Paper Bling, crafts handmade leather and upcycled jewelry inspired by her Appalachian roots and faith. Her unique creative process, rooted in childhood artistry and a love for natural ma
Mountain Grass Unit Light a New Bluegrass Fire on 'Appalachian Smoke'Mountain Grass Unit, from Alabama, are finding inspiration in Billy Strings, recording with Shania Twain, and lighting a new fire for bluegrass.
11 Small Appalachian Towns Worth Visiting For The FoodAppalachia has plenty of beautiful scenery and delicious food, and any traveling foodies should stop by these towns for the best cuisine in the area.
Nutting Gallery to Present Interlaced Appalachian Craft ExhibitionWEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University’s Nutting Gallery will present “Interlaced: Making, Material, Process in Appalachia,” a group exhibition featuring the work of West Virginia-based craft artists, from Oct. 7 through
Jeni’s Appalachian Acorn Pie Ice Cream Uses Real AcornsJeni’s new Appalachian Acorn Pie ice cream uses foraged Ohio acorn flour and a graham cracker swirl. Find out what’s in it and where it’s available.
MATTINGLY: Life, pain, joy, art and illness in AppalachiaIn black-and-white Merriam-Webster dictionary terms, “sickbed” is defined as “the bed on which one lies sick.”
‘A bunch of different genres all at one time’: Mountain Craft Film Festival showcases 39 Appalachian filmsThe Mountain Craft Film Festival returned for its fourth year at the Robinson Grand Theater in Clarksburg on Friday.
Ballroom Culture And Hometown Papers Covering The Notable, Inside AppalachiaThis week, ballroom culture offers LBGTQ folks a chance to be as fabulous as they want to be. Also, national media reports on the deaths of notable people, but small, hometown papers add a more personal touch. And, alpha
ARC Appalachia crew explores the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival
Mtn Craft Film Festival brings Appalachian films to Clarksburg this weekendThe Mtn Craft Film Festival is being held this weekend at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Harrison County.
West Virginia State Parks Foundation to receive a $25,000 Grant from Appalachian Regional CommissionHURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) - The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has received a $25,000 grant through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC)
Real West Virginian of the Week: Michael ‘Goose’ Sizemore — Turning Appalachian Craft Into a Life of ArtLong before Michael “Goose” Sizemore was creating massive metal sculptures for corporate clients, his education as an artist was already underway in the mountains of West Virginia.
A visit with Barbara Kingsolver: We talk 'Partita,' piano, aging and AppalachiaBefore she won the Pulitzer for Demon Copperhead, Kingsolver wasn't sure her neighbors knew what she did for a living. Her new novel Partita, about a classical pianist, gets very personal.Support public media with NPR+ aBarbara Kingsolver’s hymn to Appalachia and the healing power of artThe Pulitzer Prize winner on reclaiming rural stories, and why art and music are vital to human survival.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Overlooked at Appalachia launches Spanish-language campaignJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. WJHL) – An ETSU student-run organization, Overlooked in Appalachia, is launching its Spanish-language campaign. Students will publish and transcribe articles from English to Spanis...