This is a glimpse into how Appalachian families heated their homes “back in the day.” In the rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains, winters could be harsh, long, and unforgiving.
With nothing left to do, we trudged forward as a family, helping each other as needed. By noon, we found a narrow, gravel road crossing the trail. Thankfully, some "Friends of Appalachian Trial ...
However, the pandemic left long-term scars on Appalachian communities. A new report from the Appalachian Regional Commission indicates that for the countless rural people who lost loved ones to ...
"What I think makes Appalachia different is that it’s so ... and kind people who are doing the best that they can for their families." Research from all program locations has shown significant ...
The Bridge Project, funded by New York's Monarch Foundation, is expanding its unconditional cash program to Appalachia, investing $10 million to support 1,250 mothers in Kentucky, Ohio, and West ...
It's not just businesses that are being impacted by these power outages, it's also thousands of families like those in the Millwoods West neighborhood in Bedford County. Appalachian Power said ...