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In Appalachia, Women Carry Traditions in Folk Magic and ‘Granny Witchcraft’
Folk magic goes by many names in the Appalachian Mountains: root work, granny magic, kitchen witchery, Braucherei, witchcraft ...
In many of Appalachia’s flood-ravaged areas, residents have little choice but rebuild in risky locations
On Valentine’s Day 2025, heavy rains started to fall in parts of rural Appalachia. Over the course of a few days, residents ...
NPR13d
Inside Appalachia
And, the author of an upcoming graphic novel about pipeline fighters has a message for people outside the region. You'll hear this story and more this week, Inside Appalachia. January 31 ...
Mine safety offices in Kentucky and across Appalachia are on DOGE's chopping block
DOGE terminated leases for more mine safety offices in Kentucky than any other state, a move advocates say comes at the expense of miners' health.
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Art collaborative folkLAB explores Pittsburgh’s place in Appalachia with ‘These Hollow Hills’
The art collaborative folkLAB’s ongoing exploration of Pittsburgh’s place in Appalachia is titled “These Hollow Hills.” The ...
WolverinesWire12d
Appalachian Trail in NC, Tennessee: What to know after Helene, including closures, job cuts
There are approximately 96 miles of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina. The U.S. Forest Service saw a 10% cut in staff ...
The Telegraph10d
In many of Appalachia’s flood-ravaged areas, residents have little choice but rebuild in risky locations
Yet they’re happening more often. The floods have highlighted the resilience of local people to work together for collective survival in rural Appalachia. But they have also exposed the deep ...