Scattered throughout the lush Appalachian Mountains are beautiful pools of water that perfect for fishing or swimming or both! Read our latest “Hidden Treasures” feature to learn about a few of them.
The Appalachian Voice
Scattered throughout the lush Appalachian Mountains are beautiful pools of water that perfect for fishing or swimming or both! Read our latest “Hidden Treasures” feature to learn about a few of them.
Renowned musician Larry Keel has found a way to combine his love of bluegrass music and freshwater bass and trout fishing.
Wildlife officials in Virginia approved a controversial plan to reduce the population of black bears in the state.
A new Tennessee law will provide $45 million in grants and tax credits for private companies to subsidize the buildout of rural fiber networks. It also allows rural electric cooperatives to provide broadband.
A recent report documented numerous instances of agricultural runoff polluting the Shenandoah River with the E. Coli bacteria.
An new art exhibit raises awareness about water quality issues facing the New River. It is on display at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in Boone, N.C., through July 29.
Citizens continue to fight mountaintop removal mining happening in West Virginia. As the state’s Surface Mine Board continues to issue new permits, watchdog groups remain vigilant in monitoring for environmental violations.
Appalachian Voices is pleased to introduce our newly redesigned website. Come visit and tell us what you think!
A donation program started in Western North Carolina, Wands for Wildlife, has gone viral along with images of small animals being combed with mascara wands.
Expansion of the natural gas infrastructure through constructions such as the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines carry significant risks to the environment and communities near them. But they also carry significant financial benefits for the companies that build them, which may help explain the rush to build more and more pipelines.