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Coal Companies Blew Up Long Ridge Mountain 100 Years Ago. All That’s Left Are The ‘Cheap Trees’ They Planted. West Virginia Woman Says It’s Happening All Over Again With Data CentersAcross the country, data centers are popping up in residential areas—and driving locals mad. As artificial intelligence brings about a need for more
Museum to host traditional Appalachian musicASHLAND, Ky. — The Highlands DO!zeum, together with Kentucky Humanities, will present “Echoes of the Hills: Kentucky’s Traditional Music, presented by Dr. Ron Pen at on the Main Floor of […]BRMC to host From China to Appalachia on Aug. 1The Blue Ridge Music Center will host an evening of American roots, bluegrass and international folk music with From China to Appalachia and Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, in the venue's scenic
Today In Appalachia: Saturday, July 25, 2026Can't fool a pro.....
Appalachian Comics Project And Open Door Cafe, Inside AppalachiaThis week, after a disaster, can comics help set the record straight? Also, sifting through Hurricane Helene’s debris, one group tries to reunite keepsakes with their owners, including love letters. And, a cafe in Virgin7 Appalachian history and culture experiences in the Great Smoky MountainsIf the mountains are calling you, let history whisper its stories through these seven cultural experiences to discover Appalachian history in the Smoky Mountains.
Virginia Tech study maps diverse ways to say AppalachiaWFXR News covering local news, sports, and weather in the Roanoke Valley and greater Southwest & Central Virginia Regions
'Sweet Appalachia: The Story of DelFest' to premiere on Maryland Public TelevisionCUMBERLAND — The feature-length documentary Sweet Appalachia: The Story of DelFest will make its broadcast debut on Maryland Public Television (MPT) on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m., bringing the
Is There a Right Way to Pronounce "Appalachia"?
How do you say ‘Appalachia’? Virginia Tech research finds no single right answerVirginia Tech researchers say there’s no single correct way to pronounce “Appalachia” — here’s what the data shows
Abingdon’s ElderSpirit community celebrates going solarIt was a bright week for clean energy earlier this month in Abingdon, Virginia, as residents of the ElderSpirit community gathered together with solar professionals and local leaders to celebrate the official ribbon-cutt
STUDY: There’s no right or wrong way to say ‘Appalachia’(WFXR) – Appalachia. We all know what it is, but we may say it a little differently depending on where we’re from. A new project from Virginia Tech shows that no one way trumps all. The…
How do you say Appalachia? A new study says there is more than one right wayWe’ve all heard the debate: Is Appalachia pronounced “App-uh-LATCH-uh” or “App-uh-LAY-shuh”? If you ask someone from Southwest Virginia, you’ll probably hear “App-uh-LATCH-uh." Now, a Virginia Tech study is taking a clos
Giving our twang the respect it ‘jest nacherly’ deservesSam Venable writes: Appalachian dialects are finding a new home on TikTok as creators embrace regional speech and challenge stereotypes.
‘Appalachia’ pronunciation subject of Virginia Tech studyJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – If you’re from one of the 13 states in the Appalachian region, there is a good chance you’ve heard the debate over the pronunciation of Appalachia as …
A free clinic in Appalachia says they anticipate 'unprecedented' number of people to lose MedicaidA free health clinic in Southwest Virginia anticipates more people will need their help as changes to Medicaid are set to take effect over the coming years..jpg)
Reece Museum earns three statewide Awards of ExcellenceETSU's Reece Museum has received three Tennessee Association of Museums Awards of Excellence.
Documentary Sweet Appalachia: The Story of DelFest to premiere on Maryland Public TelevisionCUMBERLAND, Md.- The feature-length documentary Sweet Appalachia: The Story of DelFest will make its broadcast debut on Maryland Public Television (MPT) on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m., bringing the
Sweet Appalachia: The Story of DelFest on MPTMaryland Public Television has announced an August 2 broadcast and livestream event, during which they will debut Sweet Appalachia: The Story of DelFest.
Virginia Tech says project shows there is no right or wrong way to say 'Appalachia'Virginia Tech says a project shows that there is no right or wrong way to say "Appalachia."
Awaken Appalachia brings worship and resources to HuntingtonA regional day of worship and community outreach is coming to Huntington in August. Awaken Appalachia will take place Saturday, August 15, from noon to 4 p.m. at Harris Riverfront Park. The event is being hosted by ChrisKentucky’s only public HBCU invests in reclaimed Appalachian minesKentucky State University is establishing a center for excellence focused on agricultural opportunities in Eastern Kentucky.
There’s no right or wrong way to say ‘Appalachia’Abby Walker, associate professor of English and co-director of the Speech Lab, works on an audio project in the lab space in Shanks Hall. (Photo by Jasmine Rorrer for Virginia Tech.) From Virginia Tech People pronounce t
Floods Spike Opioid Deaths in Rural AppalachiaSevere flooding may contribute to higher mortality rates from opioid use in rural Appalachia, according to a study by researchers at Penn State.The
Severe flooding linked to increased deaths from opioid use in rural AppalachiaSevere flooding may contribute to higher mortality rates from opioid use in rural Appalachia, according to a study by researchers at Penn State. The findings—published in the Proceedings of the National ...
There's no right or wrong way to say 'Appalachia'People pronounce the word "Appalachia" differently, and much of that contrast depends on where they live. But no matter how you say it, a Virginia Tech project shows that no one way trumps all. The differences ...
Prospect Rundown: Appalachian League, Part IIDavid Seifert presents prospect notes on Appalachian League standouts from two contests against the USA Stars & Stripes squads.
Alvin Blanton — A new chapter in Appalachia: Progress, questions, world of unknownsI recently received an article showing the growing number of data centers across Ohio. I studied the map for a while, and I have to admit, it caught my attention.
The Appalachian Center for Craft at Tennessee Tech UniversityNashville News, Weather, and Sports
Appalachian researchers want to save this rare giant salamanderAppalachian researchers are working to restore populations of the eastern hellbender, a species of giant salamander struggling to survive amid a changing climate and human activity.
In Appalachia, Severe Floods Linked to Spikes in Opioid Deaths
Merger talks for Appalachian School of Law continue amid Buchanan County leadership turmoilLocal funding for the financially strapped school has been a point of contention between the board of supervisors and the county IDA.Junior Moss Obituary 2026View Junior Moss's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
'The Devil in Appalachia': Bloodthirsty outlaws, river pirates killed over 40 peopleLexington and Central KY News, Weather, and Sports | WDKY
MOV Film helps bring Appalachian horror project “Something Beckons” to lifeA whistle in the dark Appalachian woods would be unsettling under ordinary circumstances. While filming a horror movie about why people should not respond to strange sounds in the forest, it was enough to make writer and
Summer Vacation, Inside AppalachiaThis week, we’re traveling to summer attractions across Appalachia. Like a bus that sits on a rock at the West Virginia confluence of the New and Gauley rivers. Also, one person’s weedy nuisance is another’s “golden” tre
Clay Street Unit Gives MGMT's "Kids" an Appalachian Heartbeat on New Live ReleaseSome songs define an era. Others prove they're timeless.Clay Street Unit makes a compelling case for the latter with "Kids (Live From Charlotte, SC)," a fearless reimagining of MGMT's indie-rock classic that trades shimm
Yonder Radio: Combatting Appalachian Stereotypes, Maternal Healthcare, and Art ChurchTune in for conversations about combating Applachian stereotypes through photography, maternal healthcare in Texas, building a community art center in an old church, and more. This week's featured artist is Sarah Burton.
Growing seed and opportunity: UK launches Appalachian seed entrepreneurship project with $1.7M ARC grantThe Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) a $1.7 million grant to strengthen local food systems and expand seed-bas
UK launches Appalachian seed entrepreneurship project with $1.7M ARC grant