Across Appalachia
Environmental and cultural news briefs
POWER Initiative Grants Awarded
On Aug. 24, the White House announced the recipients of the latest round of POWER Initiative grants. A majority of the 29 projects receiving funding are in in Central Appalachia.
Emerald Ash Borer Finds Its Way to North Carolina
The emerald ash borer, an invasive pest destroying ash trees throughout the Appalachian region, has been detected in North Carolina.
The National Park Service Turns 100
The National Park Service turned 100 years old this summer and celebrations continue throughout the fall.
Create Your State Uses Art to Create Change
The Create Your State Tour provides workshops that use live music and visuals to show participants how to ignite arts-based community development in their West Virginia towns.
Rebuilding Continues in Wake of Devastating West Virginia Floods
Extreme flooding in West Virginia killed 23 people and caused immense damage to roads, businesses and houses. Rebuilding continues after this thousand-year event.
