Across Appalachia
Environmental and cultural news briefs
Western North Carolina Groups Seek Solutions to Human-Bear Interactions
Several groups are collaborating on a study intended to reduce the number of human-bear conflicts in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Multi-State Healthcare Merger Draws Months-Long Protest
When a Kingsport, Tenn., hospital merged with Ballad Health, the monopoly healthcare provider drastically cut back the hospital’s services – sparking a months-long 24/7 protest.
Red River Gorge Destination Resort Concept Raises Questions
A proposed destination resort in the Red River Gorge area was met with questions and concerns from area residents and business owners.
Bill Would Redesignate New River Gorge as National Park
West Virginia congressional representatives introduced a bill in fall 2019 that would create a new national park in the state.
Groups Restore NC Linville River for Trout
Several North Carolina agencies and private environmental groups have teamed up to restore part of the Linville River in the Gill State Forest.
