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100 Days in Appalachia

Author / Ellie Heffernan

Maryland Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Joshua Chason assesses the damage to Lake Lure inside a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Asheville, North Carolina, October 5, 2024. During the mission, the team of eight Soldiers delivered pallets of baby supplies and insulin to multiple affected locations across Western North Carolina after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Photo: Staff Sgt Alexandra Huettner/U.S Air National Guard
Election Watch

Officials: Storm Damage, Misinformation Threaten North Carolina’s Election Integrity

October 10, 2024 by Ellie Heffernan

Appalachian communities are still reeling from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene. More than 230 people have died. Homes have washed away. And with major interstates likely to remain closed for months, many folks are struggling to access basic necessities.  And while addressing immediate survival […]

Appalachia

Across Appalachia, Photo ID Requirements Complicate Voting

October 1, 2024 by Ellie Heffernan

ID requirements are deeply intertwined with other legislation, lawsuits, and logistical barriers that restrict who can vote and how.

Appalachia, Politics

Voting rights, abortion access, and education funding are on the ballot in Appalachia

August 27, 2024 by Ellie Heffernan

Beyond the candidates, voters in Appalachian states will consider ballot measures that could significantly change the region’s future.

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