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Appalachian tradition meets contemporary art in new Wheeling exhibitWHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – A new exhibit at Oglebay Institute is spotlighting artists who are putting a modern spin on Appalachian traditions. New Appalachia 2026 is now open at the Stifel Fine…
This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never SmokedThe gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.
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Aristotle Jones Launches Campaign to Establish July as "Appalachian Soul Month" With Release of New Album and Book/PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning West Virginia singer, songwriter, storyteller, and author Aristotle Jones, known as "The Appalachian Soul Man," will mark the...
ETSU concert series celebrates American, Appalachian and classical traditionsThe Martin Center for the Arts welcomed the Johnson City community for an evening of music Friday, Sept. 11. At 7:30 p.m., East Tennessee State University’s Department of Music launched a new seaso…
Helene exposed Appalachia’s flood risks; experts explain why
Through the lens: Photographer Isaiah Rice preserves a lost chapter of Black Asheville
Drift Appalachia returns to HazardA large crowd filled Main Street in Hazard on Sept. 11 as high-performance drift cars and drivers from across the United States and beyond took over downtown for the Drift- Appalachia Nearly Matches Texas: 28% of US Gas from PA/WV/OHTexas is still the undisputed king of American natural gas — but Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio together produced almost as much gas in 2025 as Texas did all by itself. New EIA data confirms Appalachia is America'
America's solar boom is quietly planting roots in the last places anyone expected, from capped landfills in New England to coal-country grids in Appalachia and a 595-person California town bracing for its next blackoutAmerica's solar boom is quietly taking root in unexpected places.
Mountain Heritage Week to celebrate AppalachiaFor more than 50 years, Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Days has celebrated the music, stories and traditions of Southern Appalachia. This year’s weeklong festival returns Sept. 21-26 with live
SHALE INSIGHT® 2026 Convenes the Nation's Energy, Tech Leaders to Build What Comes Next for Appalachia and America/PRNewswire/ -- In less than a week, leading industry executives, subject experts, influential labor voices and senior policymakers are poised to kick off the...
Appalachia Producers are Done Buying PipeLured by growing local demand, Appalachia gas producers are walking away from long-haul firm transportation. Utica producer Ascent Resources cut $700MM of long-term commitments in July, and it isn't alone — the basin's b
Appalachia and the race for the futureThis series began with a local question: What should Appalachia expect when artificial intelligence infrastructure moves closer to home?
WCU ready to celebrate Appalachian cultureFor more than 50 years, Western Carolina University's Mountain Heritage Days has celebrated the music, stories and traditions of Southern Appalachia. This year's weeklong festival returns Sept. 21-26 with live
Reba's 'Appalachian Memories' Tribute to Dolly Was Full of Touching Nods You May Have MissedReba's tribute to Dolly Parton went far beyond the song itself, with her look carrying several meaningful connections to the country music icon's life and music.A little sparkle, a lot of heart: Jonesborough goes all in for DollyIf there's one thing Dolly Parton taught Appalachia, it's that a little sparkle, a lot of heart and a good song can bring people together — and Jonesborough plans to put that lesson into practice Sept. 25.
Cook’s Old Mill to become folk school for art and musicNow under new stewardship, Cook’s Old Mill will soon be a creative hub for Appalachian art, history, and culture.
Dolly Parton's 'Appalachian Memories' Story: A Father's Reality, Name Change + More“Appalachian Memories” has a fascinating history rooted in the country music icon's real life, with a surprising title change and a connection to Jane Fonda.
New England natural gas prices hit second-largest discount to Henry Hub on record from April through July 2026Natural gas prices at Algonquin Citygate, a major New England pricing hub, averaged 43 cents per million British thermal units below the U.S. benchmark.
Watch Dolly Parton's Emmys tribute featuring Reba McEntire emotional cover of 'Appalachian Memories'Reba McEntire paid tribute to longtime friend Dolly Parton at the 78th Emmy Awards, performing \
'Hermits Die on Thursday' brings magic to AppalachiaGregory Ariail blends Appalachian lore with dark fantasy in his new collection 'Hermits Die on Thursday.'
Reba McEntire Honors Dolly Parton With Emotional 'Appalachian Memories' Performance at Emmys“I love you, Dolly.”
Appalachian Folklore And Signs Death Was ComingAn Owl's hoot means...There are sounds that belong to the mountains after dark. Wind moving through the trees. The steady chorus of insects. A creek
Reba McEntire Sang "Appalachian Memories" for Dolly at the Emmys and Got Emotional at the EndReba McEntire performed Dolly Parton's "Appalachian Memories" at the 78th Emmy Awards, the same song Dolly sang on that stage in 1983.
WATCH: Reba McEntire's 'Appalachian Memories' Tribute to Dolly Parton Is a Moving GoodbyeReba chose a fitting piece of Dolly's musical legacy for an Emmys tribute that carried plenty of emotion.
Reba McEntire Sings Dolly Parton's "Appalachian Memories" in Moving Emmys TributeReba McEntire performed a beautiful tribute of "Appalachian Memories" in honor of longtime friend Dolly Parton at the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Reba McEntire Honors Dolly Parton With Rendition of ‘Appalachian Memories’The beloved country music superstars shared a decades-long friendship.
Dolly Parton Honored at the Emmy Awards With Reba McEntire PerformanceReba McEntire performed the Dolly Parton song "Appalachian Memories" in tribute to the late singer, who died last month at 80.
Fabric of Appalachia: Quilting and BindingFinishing up your Fabric of Appalachia quilt!
Mountain Association publishes 50th anniversary impact reportBEREA Mountain Association recently announced the release of its 50th Anniversary Impact Report, a comprehensive look at five decades of work alongside communities, businesses and local leaders to build a
Rising Appalachia – Trade My Troubles Album ReviewRising Appalachia’s Trade My Troubles blends folk, soul, bluegrass, jazz, and tradition into a thoughtful, richly sequenced new album.
Mountain Association publishes impact report for 50th anniversaryBEREA, Ky. — Mountain Association recently announced the release of its 50th Anniversary Impact Report, a comprehensive look at five decades of work alongside communities, businesses, and local leaders to build a stronge
Mass. hiker dies after fall while rock climbing on Appalachian TrailThe 30-year-old from Great Barrington was rock climbing in Kent, Connecticut, when he fell.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/reba-mcentire-dolly-parton-tribute-2026-emmys-091426-ec1a8396bcc64dd5be7c99edb71cec62.jpg)
Reba McEntire Performs Dolly Parton’s ‘Appalachian Memories’ in Tribute to Singer at 2026 Emmys, Ends with Message to Her Late FriendDolly Parton was honored at the 2026 Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14. The country music legend died on Aug. 25 after a “brief battle with cancer.”
Resourcing Appalachian Resilience After HeleneAppalachia's trust-based recovery from climate disaster offers a vision of the future and a road map to follow, for anywhere in the world where underdeveloped infrastructure is exposed to climate volatility.
Lushly Illustrated Book Features Folklore Of Appalachian PlantsAppalachians have always made use of the region’s wide variety of plants. A new book, called Appalachian Plants: In the Garden, In the Yard, and In the Wild, explores some of the history and lore of regional staples. It’
Shawn Camp headlines final Summer Sessions concert at Museum of AppalachiaSinger-songwriter Shawn Camp headlines the final Summer Sessions concert this Saturday at the Museum of Appalachia.
The ‘Appalachian hillbillies’ of Tiyces Lane east of GoulburnThey were the Australian version of Appalachian hillbillies says Bob Tiyce, reflecting on families including his own living between Goulburn…
Mass. man dies after rock climbing fall on Appalachian Trail in Conn.Collin Salmon, 30, of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, died at a Connecticut hospital.