Across Appalachia
Environmental and cultural news briefs
Farmer Education Programs Blossom
Two North Carolina projects aim to help young and aspiring farmers make connections in the business.
N.C. Legislature Addresses Environment
Several bills with environmental ramifications have passed the North Carolina General Assembly, with provisions that affect water and air quality as well as the rights of whistleblowers.
Star Parks Shine in the Appalachian Region
In July, Staunton River State Park in Scottsburg, Va., became the fourth park in central and southern Appalachia to receive an International Dark Sky Park designation — a marker of a prime destination for stargazing.
Paying Tribute to a Beloved Daughter of Appalachia
Jean Ritchie, Kentucky-born folk hero, environmentalist and activist, died this June in her Berea, Ky. home at the age of 92.
Kentucky Flood Kills 4, Destroys 120 Homes
An Ohio Valley flood devastated parts of southern Indiana and eastern Kentucky, leaving behind 4 casualties and 120 homes destroyed.
