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An Appalachian Summer Festival opens June 27 with an All-Star Schaefer Spotlight Series
BOONE — As An Appalachian Summer Festival prepares to launch its 42nd season on June 27, the Schaefer Spotlight Series brings a star-studded lineup of iconic performers and genre-defying artists
Local studio to perform in America’s 250th Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.
BOONE — Appalachian Rhythm Clogging & Dance will take its mountain traditions to the nation’s capital this July 4, performing in the National Independence Day Parade as part of America’s
An Appalachian Summer Festival opens June 27 with an All-Star Schaefer Spotlight Series (copy)
BOONE — As An Appalachian Summer Festival prepares to launch its 42nd season on June 27, the Schaefer Spotlight Series brings a star-studded lineup of iconic performers and genre-defying artists
Nonprofit works to identify best views on the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is documenting and assessing views along the trail to create a public inventory and track changes.
An Appalachian Summer Festival opens June 27 with an All-Star Schaefer Spotlight Series
BOONE — As An Appalachian Summer Festival prepares to launch its 42nd season on June 27, the Schaefer Spotlight Series brings a star-studded lineup of iconic performers and genre-defying artists
We the People | Underground Railroad in Appalachia
WSAZ’s Tim Irr retraces the steps those freedom seekers would have taken through swamps, woods and hill in a restless pursuit of freedom.
Hellbenders facing difficult times in Appalachia
Hellbenders are among the largest salamander species on earth. They live in Appalachian streams, but their numbers are decreasing and researchers are trying to figure out why.
Country powerhouse Sydney Adams set to perform at Mitchell Opera House
MITCHELL — Powerhouse country vocalist Sydney Adams will bring her traditional, Appalachian-rooted sound to the historic Mitchell Opera House for a live per ...
Feathers earns victory at Clinton County Speedway for Speedweek
MILL HALL — Opening night of the Appalachian Super Late Model Speedweek got underway on Friday at Clinton County Speedway. In an exciting 40-lap feature event
Feathers opens Speedweek with win at Clinton
MILL HALL — Opening night of the Appalachian Super Late Model Speedweek got underway on Friday at Clinton County Speedway. In an exciting 40-lap feature event
New Underground Railroad markers help tell the story of freedom in Appalachia
Two new Underground Railroad sites now help tell the story of Lawrence County. The Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tour Initiative on Saturday unveiled two new historic sites that have been placed on the Nation...
Mountain Hugger Gallery holds Appalachian memory and stories around the world
BANNER ELK — In Banner Elk’s quaint town center, a bright red train caboose sits right off of Shawneehaw Road. When visitors enter, they are greeted by a small gift
App FC battles back to best defending NPSL champs
BOONE — Appalachian FC and Hickory FC wrote another exciting chapter in their budding rivalry on Saturday night.
FalloutJun 05, 2026Reclaim Appalachia from Infestations in Fallout 76’s Latest Developer Deep Dive The wi...
The wilds of Appalachia get even wilder with Infestations, a free update for all Fallout 76 players arriving June 2.
FalloutJun 05, 2026Appalachia is Under Siege in Fallout 76’s Newest Season! Collect S.C.O.R.E. to progres...
Collect S.C.O.R.E. to progress through the latest Season of rewards in Fallout 76, starting June 2!
FalloutJun 05, 2026Fallout 76: Infestations Update is Now Available Rediscover “infested” areas across...
Rediscover “infested” areas across Appalachia teeming with major threats (and major loot)!
Youngest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail details journey with mother ahead of Hiker Fest
In 2023, Nikki Bettis and her 15 children hiked the Appalachian Trail. Her youngest child, 7-year-old Opye, who uses the trail name “Not Oatmeal,” became the youngest documented hiker to complete the 2,1...
The Superior Hiking Trail, Minnesota’s ‘Mini-Appalachian Trail,’ turns 40
The Superior Hiking Trail, which stretches about 300 miles along the rugged ridgeline on the North Shore of Lake Superior, is celebrating its 40th birthday this weekend.
Five decades later, the mountains still need what they never got
When I published “Annihilating the Hillbilly” in 1971, the manifesto argued that the stereotyping of Appalachian people was not folklore but a tool. Coal operators, federal agencies, national media, and...
Standing in the mental health services gap in Appalachia
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but in Appalachia, mental health isn’t a monthly conversation.
Grant awarded for Civic Scholars 1 MIN READ
The Lawrence County Commissioners have received a grant from the Foundation for Appalachia Ohio to support the Lawrence County Civic Scholars Fellowship. The program provides students with hands-on experienc...
Snowy Mountain Christmas Shop and Sweets keeps holiday spirit alive in Avery County
CROSSNORE — When Christmas time arrives in Appalachia, people often take a journey up through the High Country. Nestled in its snowy peaks are a plethora of Christmas tree farms
Artists in Residence: Lauren Ambrust and Mary Bucy/HCM Quilters
Water-based oil painter Lauren Ambrust, who draws inspiration from buildings and homes throughout Appalachia, and fiber artist Mary Bucy of the High Country Modern Quilters are the Edgewood Cottage Artists