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.
New Public Lands Open in Northeast Kentucky
Old Trace Creek Wildlife Management Area, a 323-acre stretch of land in Lewis County, Ky., is now open for public use.
North Carolina Forest Fire Closes Appalachian Trail
An unattended campfire likely caused a 50-acre fire that temporarily closed part of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina.
Fifth Grader Spurs Change at WCU
Cullowhee Valley School fifth-grader Liam Tormey’s testing of the Tuckasegee River led to Western Carolina University staff taking steps to reduce future sediment pollution.
Tennessee Valley Authority Changes Rate Structure, Adds New Charge
TVA reduced wholesale power rates but added a new grid access charge, which could disproportionately affect low-income families and small businesses.
Virginia Uranium Mining Ban Goes to Supreme Court
In May, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear a case regarding mining companies’ attempt to overturn Virginia’s ban on uranium mining.
Duke U Delays Gas Plant, Considers Hog Waste
Duke University indefinitely delayed construction of a plant that would have run on natural gas and is exploring biogas captured from hog farm waste.
Lungless Salamanders, Shrinking Habitat
Appalachia has the greatest biodiversity of salamanders in the world — and a study has shown that climate change could be shrinking their range.
Journey to Rainbow Falls at Jones Gap State Park
This South Carolina state park boasts a 100-foot waterfall, a wide variety of wildflowers and more.
In Celebration of Vickie Terry
Two friends remember the life and legacy of community leader and mountain protector Vickie Terry.
Frac Sand Mining in Appalachia
A step often overlooked in the fracking process is the mining of frac sand, which leads to deforestation.
