Wally Smith has downed beers with industry supporters and diehard environmentalists while living in coal country—and is surprised by how much they all agree.
Throughout the Blue Ridge, ghost towns stand in various states of ruin and restoration. A few are celebrated as historical gems, and others remain mysterious. Here are a few of the region’s most iconic.
Trump was supported in mass by blue-collar Appalachian voters on election day after repeatedly pledging to revitalize coal country throughout his campaign. The elimination of the Appalachian Regional Commission would do just the opposite.
There are so many great things to love about Fall.... the cooling weather, the changing leaves, pumpkin flavored everything, but the absolute best thing about F...
