The Appalachian Voice Archives | Page 96 of 296

Cicada Brood Hatches for First Time in 17 Years

By AV's Intern Team | August 22, 2017 |

North Carolina, Georgia, and upper South Carolina see first brood of cicadas since 2000.

Member Spotlight: Lucy and Rich Henighan

By Molly Moore | August 22, 2017 |

Lucy and Rich Henighan — Appalachian Voices members since 1999 — are making a difference in East Tennessee.

The Fight Against the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast Pipelines Continues

By AV's Intern Team | August 22, 2017 |

As federal regulators continue to rubber-stamp the dangerous, inadequate plans for the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines, we’re continuing to fight back alongside residents and grassroots groups across Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina.

NC Counties Pass Resolutions in Favor of Energy Efficiency

By AV's Intern Team | August 22, 2017 |

Buncombe County’s Board of Commissioners

Three counties in the French Broad Electric Membership Corporation service territory have passed resolutions encouraging the electric co-op to develop a tariffed on-bill financing program that would help the co-op’s members afford home energy efficiency improvements.

Hellos and Goodbyes — Aug/Sept 2017

By AV's Intern Team | August 22, 2017 |

We welcome three new members to our Tennessee Energy Savings team, and bid farewell to our former Tennessee VISTA service member and the graphic designer for The Appalachian Voice.

Environmental Votetracker — Aug/Sept 2017 issue

By Molly Moore | August 22, 2017 |

How Appalachian House and Senate members voted regarding several environmental issues in June and July

New Growth on Former Coal Mines

By AV's Intern Team | June 15, 2017 |

Independent farmers and entrepreneurial groups are looking to abandoned mine land sites and seeing potential for agricultural projects, both large and small.

Hidden Treasures: Fishing and Swimming Spots

By Elizabeth E. Payne | June 15, 2017 |

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.