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Local Ingredients, Local Spirits

By AV's Intern Team | August 6, 2019 |

Local distilleries across Appalachia are crafting creative spirits with local ingredients while paying tribute to the region’s tradition of moonshine-making.

The Appalachian African American Cultural Center

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 |

Two people sit on couch in front of wall of photos and documents

One couple’s mission to preserve community history in Southwest Virginia.

Pipeline Protesters Charged with Threats of Terrorism

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 |

Protest banners hanging on pipeline equipment

Two peaceful protesters of the Mountain Valley Pipeline were recently arrested and charged with threats of terrorism, a felony.

Pipeline Legal Disputes Escalate

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 |

Pipeline protestor holds sign that says, "What will the state do? How much is enough power and profit? We are watching you."

As residents in the path of the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines call for investigation of potentially toxic pipeline coatings, federal and state officials loosen permitting regulations.

Contending with Contamination in Minden, W.Va.

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 |

Minden, W.Va., residents have been plagued with toxic PCBs for decades. Now the town is on the Superfund list and residents are once again calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to relocate the entire community.

TVA Faces Criticism Over Coal Ash, Transparency

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 |

A community forum discusses closure of a fossil plant

The Tennessee Valley Authority and its contractor Jacobs Engineering are facing a new lawsuit regarding their cleanup of the 2008 Kingston coal ash spill. Additionally, state and federal lawmakers are backing a U.S. House bill that would require more transparency from the monopoly utility.

North Carolina Orders Coal Ash Cleanup, Duke Appeals

By AV's Intern Team | June 7, 2019 |

A group of people pose for a picture while celebrating

North Carolina ordered Duke Energy to fully excavate the coal ash at its six remaining coal ash sites across the state, prompting an appeal from the monopoly utility.

Pipelines Plagued by Lawsuits and Delays

By Kevin Ridder | April 9, 2019 |

Construction remains halted on most of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s route and on some of the Mountain Valley Pipeline’s route due to a slew of legal issues.