High in the misty hills of Appalachia, where old forests stretch for miles and stories travel easily from one porch to ...

WHITESBURG, Ky.WHITESBURG, Ky. — The raging floodwaters that left dozens dead or missing in eastern Kentucky also swept away some of the region’s irreplaceable history. Appalshop, a cultural center ...

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A New York-destined musical, created within Appalachia, will stop in Beckley. According to a press release, “Gloaming, Nowhere,” is a challenge to the traditional scenes of ...

In an effort to train a spotlight on the part of the world he’s from, and its joys and sorrows, Brad Paisley is simultaneously releasing two striking new videos, “Son of the Mountains” and “The ...

I was born in 1946 and raised in a Black coal mining family at the foot of Black Mountain, Kentucky’s highest peak, in Harlan County. From its summit, during my frequent hikes as a teenager, I could ...

The Appalachian Trail Museum recently inducted its 2024 Hall of Fame class. The induction took place Sept 21 at the Army Heritage Education Center, located at 950 Soldiers Dr., Carlisle. Included on ...

This commentary concludes a series from the 13 states in the Appalachian Regional Commission. ARC is an economic development agency of the federal government and state governments focusing on 420 ...

Death is something that is difficult to discuss – or even write about – but death is something that is as inevitable as taxes or political bickering. There is a tradition in Appalachia that dates back ...

We learn about hunting and fishing in southwest Virginia. Hunting and fishing have always been a big part in Appalachian culture. We learn more about the history of hunting in SWVA, along with going ...

What is Appalachia without biscuits & cornbread?! We talk with a historian & explore restaurants. What is Appalachia without some biscuits and cornbread?! We talk with historian and expert, Leni ...