Appalachia

Mountain Grown

“There is no one way to be a man – nor is there one way to be an Appalachian man. Our region contains multitudes and perhaps in no way is that truer than in the type of men you will find here.” Explore Mountain Grown, a series on masculinity in […]

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‘An Ordinary Age’: A Q&A with Author Rainesford Stauffer on New Book and Young Adulthood

For today’s young people, many of the large milestones society considers signs of a healthy adulthood are happening later, including moving out of their parents’ homes, marrying, having kids and leaving college.  In “An Ordinary Age: Finding Your Way in a World That Expects Exceptional,” Appalachian author Rainesford Stauffer suggests […]

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When A Gas Plant Moves Next Door

Kevin and Marlene Young built their house in the country, so they had space for horses. “I was raised around horses, and that’s my love,” Marlene said.  With names like Buckeye Blast and Creekside Pete, their horses aren’t just pets. They built a half mile track to train them as […]

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Watch: ‘That’s Our Blade Girl.’

A Tennessee nonprofit provides greater mobility for people with lower limb amputations. This story was produced by Resolve Magazine, which spotlights critical social issues across the country and celebrates people who work for positive change in their communities. Resolve Magazine is funded by Aunt Bertha, a public-benefit corporation that connects […]

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