The Appalachian Voice
New State Trail Designated in Western North Carolina
The Northern Peaks Trail was officially designated as a North Carolina state trail in July. Planners of the 40-mile trail from Boone to West Jefferson aim to focus on education and conservation.
Read MoreNantahala River Recovers from Landslide
The U.S. Forest Service closed the Nantahala River to recreational use for nearly two weeks after a severe storm in late August triggered landslides.
Read MoreStudent Sustainability Program at Virginia Tech Receives Award
A Virginia Tech program that implements student-proposed green projects received an award for innovation in sustainability.
Read MoreEnergy Report Newsbites
A selection of energy news from around the Appalachian region.
Read MoreWise County Solar Tour
Tour some of Wise County’s solar energy installations on Oct. 19 as part of the 24th Annual National Solar Tour.
Read MorePipeline Developers Push Back Against Grassroots Resistance
Legal challenges continue to stall numerous pipelines as Mountain Valley developers continue to push forward on the MVP Southgate project. A tree-sit in Mountain Valley’s path reaches one year.
Read MoreEnvironmental Groups Sue Four Coal and Chemical Facilities
Environmental groups have sued three coal facilities and one chemical plant for the alleged illegal pollution of adjacent waterways.
Read MorePipelines Continue to Face Obstacles
As the Mountain Valley Pipeline continues to cause problems and spark protests, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline faces new legal troubles.
Read MoreTaking on TVA
Communities are resisting the Tennessee Valley Authority’s frequent cost increases and lack of transparency and clean energy.
Read MoreAncestors: Honoring the Past Through Work in Black Cemeteries
Writer Terran Sparkle Young describes her experience as a Black American learning about her family’s history and a local overgrown cemetery.
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