Archive for June 2015
Newfound Native American Burial Ground Protected
By Julia Lindsay A largely undisturbed burial mound recently discovered in Greenup County, Ky., could provide a window into early Native American culture. The 20 feet high by 80 feet long mass dates back to the Fort Ancient or Woodland periods, which occurred approximately 500 to 2,500 years ago. The Archaeological Conservancy plans to conduct…
Read MoreThree Corners of the Cumberland Trail Gap Project
A tri-state effort aims to boost tourism in the Cumberland Gap region.
Read MoreResilient Landscapes for a Shifting Environment
An ecologist aims to help identify and preserve tracts of land that are most likely to help species survive in a changing climate.
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s Complicated Road to Renewables
As coal ash continues to plague communities across North Carolina, the state’s legislature is debating whether to invest in or put a freeze on renewable energy. The Energy Freedom Act, introduced by House Republicans, would allow third party solar sales in the state and has the potential to increase investments in solar energy. The bill…
Read MoreAn Enterprising Idea
Entrepreneurs — and their supporters — believe that jumpstarting the mountain economy begins with investment in local business.
Read MoreIntegrating a Plant Medicine Economy
Scientific analysis of locally grown herbs is helping farmers, entrepreneurs and consumers take advantage of the region’s botanical bounty.
Read MoreAdvancing Quality of Life for Patients with Black Lung
Rural pulmonary rehabilitation helps patients struggling with black lung disease improve their well-being.
Read MoreHemp Makes A Comeback
Several states are moving forward with the process of bringing industrial-scale hemp to Appalachian farms and factories.
Read MoreBlazing Trails in Mars Hill
A North Carolina mountain-bike park intends to draw bikers from around the country all year long.
Read MoreReworking the Region
From innovative job-training models and worker-owned business to the prospect of federal funding to reinvigorate Appalachia, people across the region are working for a stronger economy.
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