Just before Christmas, a combination of ice, snow and winds is paralyzing much of the U.S.
Tag Archives: Appalachian Region
Winter Storm and Bitter Cold Could Disrupt Holiday Travel, Forecasters Say
A storm could make for treacherous conditions for parts of the country leading up to Christmas. Temperatures are also expected to plummet, forecasters said.
In Appalachia, Margo Miller Leads from “a Place of Courageous Joy”
Ms. Miller’s work has made her one of the most powerful people in philanthropy in a rapidly evolving region that has long been marred by stereotypes.
Remnants of Nicole to Drench Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
Several inches of rain and potential flooding were expected from the storm, which made landfall in Florida as a hurricane.
Where Tropical Storm Nicole Is Forecast to Bring Heavy Rain
The storm’s remnants will be in New England by Sunday.
Loretta Lynn Didn’t Pretty Things Up
The country star sang about desire, cheating, heartache and righteous revenge in three-minute vignettes that depicted lives she knew and understood.
Loretta Lynn, Country Music Star and Symbol of Rural Resilience, Dies at 90
Her powerful voice, playful lyrics and topical songs were a model for generations of country singers and songwriters. So was her life story.
In Georgia and the Carolinas, Ian Is Forecast to Cause Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
Weakened but still dangerous, the tropical storm is expected to produce strong winds and heavy rains as it moves north to Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia.
Federal Government’s $20 Billion Embrace of ‘Climate Smart’ Farming
The techniques are a cornerstone of the Agriculture Department’s approach to addressing a warming planet, but it is unclear whether more widespread deployment of such methods can truly reverse the effects of climate change.
A Rural Doctor Gave Her All. Then Her Heart Broke.
Physicians suffer one of the highest burnout rates among professionals. Dr. Kimberly Becher, one of two family practitioners in Clay County, West Virginia, learned the hard way.
At Old Coal Mines, the American Chestnut Tries for a Comeback
Across Appalachia, scientists and foresters are trying to reintroduce a hybrid version, helping to revive damaged land while also bringing back a beloved tree.
Manchin’s Donors Include Pipeline Giants That Win in His Climate Deal
The controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline is one of several projects the senator has negotiated major concessions for, benefiting his financial supporters.
3 Downpours in 8 Days: How Extreme Rain Soaked the Midwest
Back-to-back deluges swamped Kentucky, Missouri and Illinois. These types of storms are expected to be more frequent and more intense as the planet warms, climate experts say.
Kentucky Flooding: More Heavy Rain Moves In
A storm system moving east across the state may impede efforts to rescue hundreds of people still unaccounted for after severe flooding last week.
Kentucky Flooding: State Braces for More Heavy Rain
A storm system moving east across the state may impede efforts to rescue hundreds of people still unaccounted for after severe flooding last week.
More Flooding Is Expected in Kentucky
Rain was expected to douse parts of eastern Kentucky on Monday, days after dozens of people were killed in flash floods.
Kentucky: Flooding Leaves 25 Dead as Search for Victims Continues
As the weather clears temporarily in flood-stricken areas of the state, rescuers are still searching for victims. Officials expect the death toll to rise.
Death Toll Rises in Devastating Kentucky Flooding
Hundreds of stranded residents were rescued by aircraft and boats, Gov. Andy Beshear said. There is more rain in the forecast.
This Mining Law Is 150 Years Old. We Really Need to Modernize It.
Taxpayers and the environment have been the losers.
Dozens Unaccounted for After Storms Drench Southwest Virginia
More than 4.5 inches of rain fell on Buchanan County, and dozens were unaccounted for in areas left inaccessible.
Behind the Scenes, McKinsey Guided Companies at the Center of the Opioid Crisis
The consulting firm offered clients “in-depth experience in narcotics,” from poppy fields to pills more powerful than Purdue’s OxyContin.
In Ohio Senate Race, Democrats Pin Their Hopes on the Suburbs
J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee, enters the general election as the favorite. For Representative Tim Ryan, the Democrat, Ohio’s sprawling metro areas offer a possible path to victory.
Foraging for Ramps With Allan Benton, the King of Country Ham
Every spring, Allan Benton heads to the woods of Tennessee to search for alliums and cook up a creekside feast.
Vermont, Dressed in Snow
For a longtime aerial photographer, snowfall in the Green Mountain State offers a fresh palette of possibility.
Winter Storm Latest: Thousands Left Without Power
On Monday, parts of Pennsylvania and New York State were expected to see the brunt of a winter storm that killed at least two in the South over the weekend.
Winter Storm Knocks Out Power Across Southeast
Hundreds of thousands were without electricity on Monday, and federal government offices in the Washington, D.C., area were closed because of the storm.
Coming Soon to This Coal County: Solar, in a Big Way
In Martin County, Ky., where coal production has flatlined, entrepreneurs are promising that a new solar farm atop a shuttered mine will bring green energy jobs.
Joe Klein Explains How the History of Four Centuries Ago Still Shapes American Culture and Politics
David Hackett Fischer’s “Albion’s Seed,” published in 1989, describes today’s United States with stunning prescience.
8 Places to Visit Along Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway
With an autumnal ombré and cooler temperatures, fall is prime time for journeying along this Appalachian Mountain roadway.
Dear Joe Manchin: Coal Isn’t Your State’s Future
Coal’s glory days ended during the Reagan era, and they aren’t coming back.
The Mountain Bike Cure: Exercise, Fresh Air and Fellowship
Thanks to more trails, better bikes and a rise of high-school interest, mountain biking has experienced a meteoric rise of popularity in the past decade. The pandemic added fuel to the fire.
Rural Tennessee’s Vaccine Hesitators
White Republican evangelical Christians remain disproportionately mistrustful about coronavirus inoculations. Here’s what that looks like in one community.
Can the Biden Agenda Fix Middle America’s Deepest Problem?
One key economic goal is to create the virtuous cycles of innovation and jobs that already occur in many coastal cities.
Faith, Freedom, Fear: Rural America’s Covid Vaccine Skeptics
Resistance is widespread in white, Republican communities like this one in Appalachia. But it’s far more complicated than just a partisan divide.
Appalachian Trail Killer Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
A judge found James L. Jordan not guilty by reason of insanity in the fatal stabbing of Ronald S. Sanchez Jr. along the trail in 2019.
Krugman Wonks Out: The China Shock and the Climate Shock
Change is inevitable, but can we cushion the impact on communities?
The Promises to Coal Country Are Familiar, but Can Biden Deliver?
For nearly 60 years, presidents have promised to lift up Appalachia, but many communities remain on the brink.
This Cheese Is Made for Aging
The latest raw cow’s milk from Meadow Creek is an eight-month aged cheese named for Appalachia.
‘It’s Embarrassing’: Marjorie Taylor Greene Tests the Limits of Some Voters
In her Georgia district, voters saw Ms. Greene as a conservative voice that would be impossible to ignore. Now the revelation of past social media posts has unsettled some who backed her.
America’s First Moonshine, Applejack, Returns in Sleeker Style
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Vermont, new distillers are reviving a drink that vanished during Prohibition, giving it the age and polish of a fine brandy.
The Real Meaning of Hillbilly
I left my hometown because I felt alienated from its conservative values. Turns out many in my community had forgotten our progressive roots.
Major Winter Storm Brings Snow, Heavy Rain and Wind to East Coast
Forecasters are watching “a strong storm system” that will cover a long swath of the East Coast, from Georgia to New England.
Salt-Rising Bread: A Delicious and Nearly Lost Tradition
This yeast-free bread connects us to long-ago bakers and rewards those who are patient with a delicate, cakelike crumb.
New Spirits Rise in Old, Repurposed Churches
For years, attendance rates have dropped and congregations have closed nationwide. But many reused religious spaces are still sanctuaries.
Leaf Peeping Is Not Canceled: 6 Drives and Hikes to Try This Fall
From the Berkshires to the Rockies, the vibrant colors of fall are popping, and nothing, not even a pandemic, can stop them. Six writers in six states reveal their favorite drives and hikes.
Using Telemedicine to Treat Opioid Addiction
Getting medication long meant seeing a licensed provider. Now a strategy for evading Covid-19 makes treatment available via the web.
Vacation in the Summer of Covid-19
Traveling during a pandemic requires lots of research, precision planning and a willingness to play by new and very stringent rules. For these writers, it still felt good to get away.
Legal and Environmental Setbacks Stymie Pipelines Nationwide
Defeats at three projects reflect increasingly sophisticated legal challenges, shifting economics and growing demands by states to fight climate change.
Elk Return to Kentucky, Bringing Economic Life
After a concerted reintroduction effort two decades ago, the state is now home to the largest population of elk east of the Mississippi. The animals’ home: reclaimed coal mines.
Why Some State Universities Are Seeing an Influx
The pandemic is giving a new competitive edge to states that have long seen their top students lured away by elite schools.