A Church Channels Rush of Volunteers and Donations in Roan Mountain Flooding Aftermath
The First Baptist Church in Roan Mountain, TN was devastated by a flood nearly thirty years ago. This time around, they knew they could help.
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What Arabia Can Teach Appalachia About Floods
Yemen is probably not the first place one thinks of when thinking of Appalachia and its damaging flooding. But maybe it should be.
Officials: Storm Damage, Misinformation Threaten North Carolina’s Election Integrity
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 […]
Across Appalachia, Photo ID Requirements Complicate Voting
ID requirements are deeply intertwined with other legislation, lawsuits, and logistical barriers that restrict who can vote and how.
On “Making It” in Appalachia
Poet Torli Bush reflects on how his journey runs counter to the narrative pushed by JD Vance’s memoir, that you have to leave the region to be successful.
In Appalachia’s Battleground States, Election Officials Worry About Cyber Security, Physical Threats and Misinformation
“Everything is a concern” when it comes to election security, according to the elections director in North Carolina.