Those living in Appalachia have long been accustomed to the idea there are greater risks to our health here than in many other regions. New research from the American College of Surgeons confirms that ...

SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Living Carbon, a public benefit company transforming degraded and underutilized land into high quality environmental assets, announced today that ...

Big dipper fireflies (Photinus pyralis) at dusk. An exploration of a large swath of local land, largely untouched, is now the focus of a new exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center. A Year on the Edge ...

Whitesburg, Kentucky, was an area once known for coal mining but most of those jobs have dried up. Limited opportunities force many residents to leave, but some are able to find their way back. And ...

Appalachia is packed with natural beauty. Fans of the outdoors can embrace hiking trails, waterways, and stunning views in ...

In the hunt to understand why some people get certain types of cancer and then have different outcomes, biomedical researchers look at genetic profiles and variables like age, gender, race, and other ...

During the presidential race, the stereotype of Appalachia once again reared its ugly head. The national media could not resist taking yet another potshot at the last place they can slander without ...

Kilgore is an attorney in St. Paul and is involved in conservation, education and health care issues in the Virginia coalfields. During the presidential race, the stereotype of Appalachia once again ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The East Tennessee hills are alive with the sound of music that comes out of them. The Appalachia Sessions are coming to the Bijou Theatre on Monday, December 5.The series is ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Looking for a magical escape this Halloween season? Step into Alice in Appalachia, where fantasy meets fall charm right in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Inspired by the ...