Is broadband installation at a crossroads? Some say that it is. West Virginia Delegate Daniel Linville (R-Cabell) is headed ...

The obesity epidemic that has long plagued the United States may be showing signs of improvement, but not in Oregon. New data ...

Brain Drain: AmeriCorps members were the rare young professionals choosing small towns over metropolitan areas—until their grants were terminated with no explanation. Here, a cohort of AmeriCorps ...

We have all heard the term “Appalachia” or “Appalachian” — but few know the true origins of the word and how it has evolved ...

Over several rivers and through even more woods, flags advocating secession from California flutter above hills dotted with cattle, which outnumber people at least sixfold. This ranching region with a ...

Public Education and the Future of Democracy, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Randi Weingarten, makes the case that democracy doesn’t only happen when political candidates vie ...

More than 40% of adults are obese in some states. New report details U.S. obesity epidemic and makes policy recommendations ...

We usually tell the rural health story like a eulogy -- closures, shortages, long drives. But what if we've framed it all wrong? What if rural America isn't healthcare's problem, but its test lab?

Nothing says autumn like a cosy movie marathon. The season – known for its golden leaves, ideal temperatures, and excellent knitwear – has served as the picturesque backdrop for some of the most ...

Welcome to Bluefield, West Virginia, where your wallet breathes easier and the mountains hug you for free. Nestled in the heart of Appalachia along the Virginia border, this charming mountain town ...

In the days leading up to the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Hancock County emergency director Brian “Hooty” Adam ...