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- Substance Abuse in Appalachia: CocaineA brief description of substance abuse in the Appalachian region, focusing specifically on cocaine.
- Appalachia: Triumph or Tragedy?An in-depth look at some of the problems facing the Appalachian region and some possible solutions. Topics include deforestation, mountaintop removal mining, pollution, alternative energy sources, and preservation.
- Beautiful Appalachia,My HomeAppalachia is a beautiful area of our country
Life Growing Up in 1945 on a Small Appalachia Family Hill FarmOn our small Appalachia hill farm in 1945, we had no running water, no indoor plumbing and no electricity, but I feel privileged to have lived in that time.
Poverty in Appalachia: Third World Living Conditions in America?Learn about one of the places in America where poverty is the norm, and hopelessness is pervasive. A true description of the poorest region in America.- A Taste of Fair Appalachia in Ripley, West VirginiaWest Virginia Arts and Crafts Fair featuring Appalachian crafts, food, entertainment, music and heritage.
Museum of Appalachia in Norris, Tennessee Makes History Come AliveThe Museum of Appalachia is a must-visit if you are traveling through East Tennessee.- Sawyer in Appalachia - 'Children of the Mountain' - One Viewer's ReactionDiane Sawyer's television special "Children of the Mountain" aired for the first time last night, covering the poverty level conditions existing in many areas of the Appalachian Mountains. Was the program a sincere news story or exploitation TV?
- Appalachia Featured on '20/20' and in Court RulingsWe are aware of poverty in Appalachia, as reported by Diane Sawyer on '20/20,' but Are We Fully Aware of Mountaintop Removal Mining in Appalachia?
- The Forgotten Generation of People Located in Appalachia of North AmericaThis article will showcase an entire segment of our American population that has been left behind socially and economically to fend for themselves.
- Museum of Appalachia - Located near Norris, TennesseeOne man's wish to preserve the history of his ancestors has resulted in this country's most complete and authentic representation of pioneer life in Southern Appalachia.
The Colorful Language of AppalachiaUp until recently, many Appalachians have been isolated by a lack of television and other technology that would allow them to pick up other speech patterns and ways.- A "New Modern" or "Regionally Modern" Poetry?Ireland and Appalachia are facing changed circumstances and cultures. How can their native poets adjust?
- A Walk in the Woods by Bill BrysonBill Bryson tackles the Appalachian Trail.
- Mountain Top RemovalThis article offers a brief explanation of the process of mountain top removal and its environmental impacts in Appalachia.
- Seven Devils in the High CountryAn overview of the town of Seven Devils, NC.
- Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America By: James WebbSince the founding of this country the Scots - Irish have provided many of this nation's military and political leaders.
- 031817 Appalachia Business CommunicationVoiceover: 80 words.
Detty Fires a Gun and Leads Are Law Enforcement on an All Day Chase Through Rural Appalachiareview of New Year's Day drunken shooting incident in Vinton County.- Destruction in Appalachian BackyardsComparison of two articles on the subject of mountaintop removal.
- The Scary Season: Hunting Season in AppalachiaA humorous look at greenhorn city-dwellers who invaded the quiet countryside of the rural Appalachians to try their hand at hunting
- Romantic Escapes in (and Around) Southern AppalachiaHere are some great escapes located in and around southern Appalachia. Not only do these spots offer the seclusion and beauty of the Smokies and the Blue Ridige Mountains, food and inn options are great.