As the Justice Department slashes funding to programs across the U.S., Wilkes County's planned recovery court was halted before it started.| 100 Days in Appalachia
Reporter Laura Harbert Allen’s coverage of the debate surrounding a proposed power plant in Tucker County, West Virginia, has been honored by Report for America. The nonprofit that places reporters in newsrooms around the country selected Allen’s story as the first place winner in the news category in its annual […]| 100 Days in Appalachia
West Virginia consistently ranks at or near the bottom among states for health outcomes. But despite a new focus on health, officials aren't addressing the everyday barriers to healthy living.| 100 Days in Appalachia
We continue to tell the stories of our region, with an eye toward deeply-reported modern-day stories of Appalachia’s challenges and triumphs. And if you’re a writer or journalist in the region, we want to hear from you.| 100 Days in Appalachia
Rural areas like Tucker County are caught in an AI-fueled tech boom that strains energy infrastructure and depletes natural resources.| 100 Days in Appalachia
After 58 years, Helvetia’s Fasnacht celebration continues to stand as a testament to the Swiss roots of its earliest participants, while also becoming part of a uniquely Appalachian tradition.| 100 Days in Appalachia
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