Dolly Parton paved the way for generations of Appalachian performers, who looked to her as a source of inspiration.

In less than a decade, Rock Hill’s Knowledge Perk Coffee Co. has grown from a single local shop to a regional brand, locking ...

This story was originally published by Public Health Watch. Respiratory therapist Marcy Freeman doesn’t need a research study to confirm for her a return to the dark days of coal mining. She finds ...

The Appalachian region is filled with folklore, strange stories and real missing-person cases that remain difficult to ...

He says some of his favorite stretches of the trail were in Pennsylvania. “When people are taking care of you and bringing ...

It’s hard to beat the backdrop — the rounded peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains rising up in the distance, turning shades of ...

I’ve been a fan of Violent Femmes since picking up a copy of their second LP, the haunting Hallowed Ground, in college. With its supremely creepy and oblique cover image that looks like a mummified ...

From fresh baked goods to handmade crafts, these Amish markets in West Virginia show why homemade still means something to ...

September is made for scenic drives in Maine, with quiet roads, early fall color, mountain views, and coastal stops worth ...

For 18 months, Chattanooga has watched one of its most recognizable landmarks get stripped down, rebuilt and painted blue ...

Dolly Parton's first recorded song, 'Puppy Love,' cut when she was 13, is now on display as part of a public exhibit at ...

A colorful 5K returns to the New River Gorge Saturday, raising funds to support addiction recovery and healing efforts across ...