Three musicians, born and raised states away, find themselves among family at a local bar every Monday night. They come for ...

A photographer spends 15 years documenting an Appalachian family and the constant pressure of poverty in their lives.

Recently I began typing, “Whereas, DEI is Appalachia and rural Ohio” for a resolution. How did I know this? Well, my storytelling can be long-winded, but I’ll sum it up quickly for digital attention ...

Rural arts programs helped Eastern Kentucky maker Cynthia Main develop Sunhouse Craft, a sustainable business with an Appalachian sense of place. Main’s origin story parallels that of many small-town ...

A WWI veteran, postman, and moonshiner from Kentucky, embodied values like resilience, humility, and a strong sense of place. Oral histories, especially in regions like Appalachia, preserve crucial ...

With a deep-rooted manufacturing heritage, strong educational institutions, and a collaborative approach to growth, Allegany ...

Esther Renee Adams, "Mamaw," was laid to rest in her own home. In the mountains of eastern Kentucky, such "country wakes" could last for days. Shelby Lee Adams Esther Renee Adams was born on her ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kristina P. Brant, Penn State (THE CONVERSATION) On Valentine’s Day 2025, heavy rains ...

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and BPR, a public radio station serving western North Carolina. When the rivers and creeks running through eastern Kentucky jumped ...

We spoke with Blue Ridge Hunting's Jade Meadows about the importance of Appalachian folklore and connecting to other people ...

Cynthia Main runs Sunhouse Craft, a company that makes handmade brooms, Appalachian style. (Photo courtesy of Sunhouse Craft) Rural arts programs helped Eastern Kentucky maker Cynthia Main develop ...