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‘We are the exception’: Q’Pasa Appalachia and IJC build safe space in BooneBoone can be appealing from an outside perspective, with its strong community and rich artistic culture atop the Blue Ridge Mountains. Within this community, two groups are working behind the scenes to help educate and b
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New England natural gas prices have been trading near record discounts to Henry Hub - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
One day brings two Appalachian experiencesThe 2026 Harvesting Heritage Festival at the Center for Pioneer Life will feature pumpkin picking, live music, craft vendors, historic demos, and more — all set against the backdrop ofLinda Cathy Ryan Obituary (2026) - Appalachia, VA - Roy A. Green Funeral HomeView Linda Cathy Ryan's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
Project Family: Junior Appalachian music program
YNST Magazine team believes you can stay in WV & ‘do the cool shit’This story is part of RealWV’s year-long focus on youth and belonging in West Virginia, exploring the difficult decisions young people face when deciding whether to stay or leave.Eastern Kentucky remembers Dolly Parton’s Appalachian legacyEastern Kentucky fans and musicians are remembering Dolly Parton’s Appalachian legacy as gift shop proceeds support literacy in Rockcastle County.
University Press title ‘Black Appalachia’ wins 2026 Thomas D. Clark MedallionJunior Appalachian Musicians teach traditionThis will begin the eleventh year of the JAM program in Johnson County and several past participants have returned to help teach the next generation, passing on what they have learned.
Mission Appalachia gives away renovated home
Mission Appalachia gives away Buckhannon home after months of renovationMission Appalachia handed off the keys to a renovated home Monday during its Labor Day Home Giveaway at Jawbone Park. Benjamin Stoviak of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was announced as the winner of 56 Smithfield Street.
FDA Opens Botanical Drug Docket as Appalachia’s Wild Ginseng Season Gets Underway Under Federal Trade ControlsFDA opened a botanical drug development docket on September 4. The wild plants behind US herbal medicine already face federal trade controls.
Southern Appalachian Labor School hosting food pantry in Beards Fork on September 7Beards Fork, WV (WOAY) The Southern Appalachian Labor School will host a food pantry in Fayette County this afternoon. The organization will set up at its Beards Fork location at 1862 Beards Fork Road from 1:00 p.m. to 3
Volleyball To Host Appalachian State In Home OpenerThe Elon volleyball team returns to Schar Center for its home opener against Appalachian State on Tuesday. First serve between the Phoenix (2-5) and Mountaineers (2-4) is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 2)very year, thousands of hopeful thru-hikers set off on a journey of nearly 2,200 miles. The Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. Hikers encounter unforgettable scenery
THE FRONT PORCH: Remembering DollyBy Dakota Baker, RealWV Dolly Parton left a lasting impact on Appalachia that will never be forgotten. She grew up in the small town of Sevierville,
Crews recover 24-year-old man's body from Keystone Lake near Appalachia Bay Recreation AreaA 24-year-old man drowned Sunday evening at Keystone Lake near the Appalachia Bay Recreation Area, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed.
Black lung disease is rising again among Appalachian coal minersBlack lung is surging in coal country again, with 1 in 3 longtime Appalachian miners now affected.
Appalachian State football thumps UMaine 55-3The 55-3 loss to Appalachian State is one of the worst losses in the history of the UMaine football program.
UMaine football trounced by Appalachian StateAfter winning their season opener, the Black Bears are shredded by a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent.
Appalachian State routs Maine 55-3 behind Malachi SingletonThe Mountaineers racked up 647 total yards of offense and picked off two passes while holding the Black Bears to just 12 first downs.
How to watch Maine vs Appalachian State: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channelMaine steps up to the FBS level Saturday when the Black Bears visit Appalachian State at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina, with kickoff set for 3:30 PM ET on ESPN+. It will be the first meeting between the…
Christian Appalachian Project Hunger WalkSeptember is Hunger Action Month, and you can help feed Kentuckians by taking part in Christian Appalachian Project's Hunger Walk.
Maine vs Appalachian State Prediction, College Football Picks, Odds & Best Bets TodayAppalachian State opens as a real favorite backed by one of the higher totals on the board. Maine vs Appalachian State prediction and best bets today.
3 Fiction & 2 Nonfiction Books About Women's Experience In Appalachia To Add To Your Reading ListAppalachian women are famously hardy, with fascinating, diverse stories to tell. From works of fiction to powerful memoirs, let their experiences take you away.
'Everything about her was East Tennessee': The places that shaped Dolly PartonFrom her Appalachian childhood to Nashville and Dollywood, a journey through the Tennessee she loved – and transformed in return.
MU to host panel discussion on new book 'Black Appalachia: Race, Place and Identity'Explore the upcoming panel discussion featuring contributors and editors of the impactful new book "Black Appalachia: Race, Place and Identity" as they shed light on the African-American experience within Appalachia.
Grant funding secured for local education outreach program through MarshallMarshall University’s Heart of Appalachia Talent Search (HATS), a federally funded TRIO program administered through the Marshall University Research Corporation, was selected for continued funding through the U.S. Depar
Man, 91, becomes oldest hiker to finish Appalachian TrailBy his own count, Dale Sanders fell 71 times over the past year as he finished the trail.
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Dolly’s mountain legacyOn Aug. 25, the world lost a giant in so many respects. Especially in this day and age, you are hard pressed to find a person who bridges nearly every divide and who so few people, if any, have an unkind word to say abou
ETSU’s Reece Museum opens six new exhibits exploring Appalachian history and culture
The ‘Appalachian hillbillies’ of Tiyces Lane east of GoulburnThey were the Australian version of Appalachian hillbillies says Bob Tiyce, reflecting on families including his own living between Goulburn…ETSU's weekly fall color report returns next weekETSU's weekly Fall Color Reports return Sept. 11 with expert forecasts, science insights and tips for experiencing autumn across Appalachia.
13 Beautiful Cities In Appalachia Where $2,000 A Month Covers RetirementRetirees seeking bustling college towns, historically significant communities, or quiet natural beauty can live in these Appalachian cities for $2,000 a month.
CEG Hosts 3rd Annual Syndemic SummitA. Toni Young and the Community Education Group bring the 3rd Annual Syndemic Summit to Huntington, WV to address HIV, Hep C, and substance use across Appalachia.
ETSU’s weekly fall color reports to return next weekETSU's weekly Fall Color Reports return Sept. 11 with expert forecasts, science insights and tips for experiencing autumn across Appalachia.
Fabric of Appalachia: Part 2 - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)Fabric of Appalachia: Part 2
Real West Virginians of the Week: Mike Costello and Amy Dawson — Bringing Appalachian food traditions back to the tableMike Costello and Amy Dawson have built their lives around a simple idea: The food of Appalachia is worth preserving, sharing, and celebrating.
Jodi Jones preserves, publishes, and plays Pa. Appalachian folk musicSinger-songwriter Jodi Jones, a Jefferson County native, has spent years researching the folk music of western Pennsylvania's Appalachian region.