History The folklore behind lone chimneys left standing in Appalachia Popkin

kentucky One of the poorest, most desperate regions in Appalachia is experiencing an economic miracle thanks to fiber run by a New Deal-era co-op Cory Doctorow

petard AOC is going to Kentucky Cory Doctorow

kentucky Perhaps the reason @RepAndyBarr rescinded his invitation for AOC to visit the coal mines in his district is that there are none? Cory Doctorow

aoc AOC is going to Appalachia to talk to coal miners Cory Doctorow

pure energy Coal finally loses to the Sun Jason Weisberger

folklore The Squonk is a creature from Appalachian folklore who cries a lot because it feels so ugly Popkin

ghosts West Virginia's haunted hotspots blend paranormal thrills with scenic beauty Popkin

folklore The Angel Crown: Appalachian death omen found in feather pillows Popkin

georgia Visit Howard Finster's Paradise Garden and more on this funky art sites road trip! Jennifer Sandlin

Games Play a text adventure 40 years in the making Rob Beschizza

Weird Cabbage Patch riots: the chaotic holiday toy craze of 1983 Popkin

100 dead and thousands uprooted after Hurricane Helene tears through southeast Rob Beschizza

Appalachian Trail thru-hike Tara Dower breaks Appalachian Trail record Jennifer Sandlin

music Listen to folk punk from hobo heaven Natalie Dressed

linguistics Pittsburgh smokers more inclined to say "Jagoff" than "Yinz" Rob Beschizza

Food Pizza Hut pushing snake as a pizza topping David Pescovitz

music 19-year-old college student absolutely nails "Name" when invited onstage to play guitar with the Goo Goo Dolls Jennifer Sandlin

History Enjoy this first-ever filming of Appalachian musicians Mark Frauenfelder

late stage capitalism Would you imbibe "Eggo Brunch in a Jar," a boozy, creamy, waffle-and-bacon flavored drink? Jennifer Sandlin