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.
Newfound Native American Burial Ground Protected
By Julia Lindsay A largely undisturbed burial mound…
Three Corners of the Cumberland Trail Gap Project
A tri-state effort aims to boost tourism in the Cumberland Gap region.
Resilient 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.
North Carolina’s Complicated Road to Renewables
As coal ash continues to plague communities across…
An Enterprising Idea
Entrepreneurs — and their supporters — believe that jumpstarting the mountain economy begins with investment in local business.
Integrating a Plant Medicine Economy
Scientific analysis of locally grown herbs is helping farmers, entrepreneurs and consumers take advantage of the region’s botanical bounty.
Advancing Quality of Life for Patients with Black Lung
Rural pulmonary rehabilitation helps patients struggling with black lung disease improve their well-being.
Hemp Makes A Comeback
Several states are moving forward with the process of bringing industrial-scale hemp to Appalachian farms and factories.
Blazing Trails in Mars Hill
A North Carolina mountain-bike park intends to draw bikers from around the country all year long.
Reworking 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.
