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 ...

The mountain bond runs so deep it survives distance, decades, and outsiders getting it wrong.

Something unexpected is happening in the ancient hills of Appalachia. A region long associated with economic hardship, coal ...

“Beginning Again” is an oral history project that tells 12 stories of people who ended up in Appalachia for one reason or another — all told in their own words. Editor’s Note: This interview first ...

We explore the rich and enduring tradition of storytelling in Appalachia. We explore the rich and enduring tradition of storytelling in Appalachia. Lee Hunsaker, creator of Hoot and Holler, discusses ...

Mountain Dew has long been the preferred beverage in Appalachia. It has just taken on a few different forms over the years. Candace Nelson is a marketing professional living in Charleston. She is the ...

Candles in farmhouse windows can shine a long way on dark nights in the Blue Ridge Mountains. That light was especially symbolic at Christmas when settlers in frontier Appalachia — many of them ...