Written by AV's Intern Team
AV's Intern Team
Every year, Appalachian Voices is fortunate to assemble a phenomenal team of rockstar interns from numerous Appalachian and East Coast universities. Enjoy these posts from our interns.
Groups Restore NC Linville River for Trout
Several North Carolina agencies and private environmental groups have teamed up to restore part of the Linville River in the Gill State Forest.
NC Manufacturer Recieves Environmental Award
North Carolina awarded Arden-based electrical manufacturing company Eaton a 2019 Environmental Steward Plaque for sending zero waste to landfills for nearly two years.
Tourism Rises in West Virginia
The Mountain State’s tourism industry grew by 6.5 percent in 2018, outpacing the national growth rate by 58 percent.
University of Virginia Begins Electric Cargo Bike Trial
The University of Virginia at Charlottesville started a pilot program in August to replace some of its maintenance vehicles with three-wheeled cargo e-bikes.
Kentucky River Receives 15,000 Blue Catfish from West Virginia
West Virginia donated 15,000 blue catfish to restock the Kentucky River where the fish’s population is low and catfishing is popular.
Chattanooga Creek Delisted from EPA Superfund List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency removed the Chattanooga Creek from its Superfund list in October.
States Request Decision on Power Plant Bailout Plan
Kentucky and five other states sent letters to federal authorities on the Trump administration’s plans to bail out failing coal and nuclear plants. And an investigation into a similar Ohio law found possible conflicts of interest.
Shape-Note Singing
Shape-note singing is a living tradition of musical and social harmony, and is practiced in Appalachia and across the world.
Dante: A beacon of hope for Southwest Virginia
The small community of Dante is bringing big dreams into action. Appalachian Voices volunteer Sara Lamb shares highlights of the Dante Community Association’s work and reflects on what this progress means for Southwest Virginia.
Appalachian Voices receives grant for solar in Southwest Virginia
Appalachian Voices has received a federal grant to help further the mission of the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia to develop the region as a hub for the solar industry, creating jobs and community wealth.
