Appalachia News Archives

What's the most scorned minority in America? A partial list of candidates can be found in U. S. Census tables of races, origins, languages, and ancestries.

I keep thinking I should be mad at West Virginia. Not because Barack Obama was recently beaten like a red-headed stepchild - to use my father's expression - in that state's primary.

ABINGDON, Va. - Tourism can play an increasingly important role in the region's economy despite concerns about the state and national economic outlook, Virginia Gov.

While Clinton won Kentucky, as expected, last night, a general pattern has been coming to the forefront showing that the spine of Clinton's support runs right down the west side of the Appalachian Mountains.

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O n Thursday, I spoke with a man who describes himself as a 23-year-old black ex-gang member from the East End.

“To her benefit, the last part of the nomination route went through Appalachia”

WASHINGTON - Tuesday's presidential primary could produce a decisive victory for Hillary Clinton in Kentucky, but many Democrats may view such a win as another reason for ending her candidacy and delivering ... via The Cincinnati Enquirer

“If I stop doing this for a month, donations will stop coming”

Poverty project targets Appalachia Mary Scott 07.MAY.08 It all started with a picture hanging in a thrift store. via The Advocate

Interesting observations from Josh Marshall. The upper map's shaded area shows the boundaries of Appalachia. via Poor Mojo Newswire

If the exit polls are accurate, Hillary Clinton is set to win West Virginia by roughly a 2 to 1 margin over Barack Obama. via Talking Points Memo

“The fact that we can replicate key aspects of the spatial patterns of fish biodiversity from the Appalachians to the Rockies testifies to the robustness of this approach”

While scientists have developed methods to predict aspects of fish diversity in specific river locations, a model to understand what factors may drive a comprehensive suite of fish biodiversity patterns in a ... via EurekAlert!

News : 'Song of the Mountains' Offers Memberships and Merchandise BMNN wrote: on May 09, 2008: Marion, VA -- The music of Song of the Mountains showcases the best in bluegrass and old-time music from the heart ... via Cybergrass

“If someone doesn't have an ID, they must sign an affirmation of identity before voting”

It's Election Day and voters in Southwest Virginia will select mayors and members of city and town councils. via Http

“I am also very pleased that we have continued to execute on our business plan with the commencement of injection operations in our two ASP pilot projects in the Lawrence field.”

Mr. Watson will manage the Company's drilling programs in its Appalachian Region operations, including its Marcellus Shale drilling activities. via PR-inside.com

Fifteen youth and six adults from the Milford United Methodist Church are preparing for a service trip to West Virginia this July. via Cabinet.com

Four people face felony charges of voter fraud in connection with a southwest Virginia municipal election on Tuesday. via WRIC-TV Richmond