McDowell County, West Virginia, had nearly 100,000 residents in 1950. Today it has fewer than 17,000. That number — 16,878, ...

For most of the 20th century, the story of Eastern Kentucky’s population loss was a story about young people leaving. The ...

An Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, who started his journey in Georgia on March 2, made it to our area over the Easter weekend.

Arthurdale Heritage is proud to announce their second Arthurdale Writers Residency this year, coming up in late August. This ...

Dolly Parton is a legend—a globally beloved superstar, storyteller, songwriter, actress and activist. Known to millions as ...

It’s a message advocates say everyone needs to see and understand.Ronda bite 1 - every time a child comes in contact with a ...

Experience Southern charm in tiny towns like Leiper’s Fork, Erwin, and Granville, known as “Tennessee’s Mayberry Town.” ...

With about 400 people calling it home, Grand Lake is truly the best small lake town in the state. It has incredible views of ...

National park travel shows no signs of slowing down—especially with summer’s peak season on the horizon. The country’s ...

This spring, the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center invites the community to experience Appalachian culture through ...

While it may not get the attention of Alabama's bigger cities, this destination boasts a downtown with shops and delicious ...

Three species of rattlesnakes can be found in North Carolina!