Appalachia offers beautiful nature, cozy cabins, and small towns perfect for retirees or a relaxing visit. Towns like Harpers Ferry, Abingdon, and Brevard offer history, outdoor activities ...

However, even these small towns are becoming unaffordable for those retirees who need to stick to a budget. An unexpected area began to become the new retirement locale: Appalachia is the new ...

Six months after flooding from Hurricane Helene swept through Southern Appalachia, some towns there are still struggling to rebuild.

January 24, 2025 • This week, Inside Appalachia speaks with the author ... Froemel's stories are drawn from small town life. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums.

January 24, 2025 • This week, Inside Appalachia speaks with the author ... Froemel's stories are drawn from small town life. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums.

So, unsurprisingly, big-box stores "have also crept further into Southern Appalachia, where local downtowns have long been the economic engines of many towns and small cities," said Business Insider.

Bridging the past to present, we celebrate the rich culture and history of Virginia's Appalachia by seeing how treasured traditions are kept alive and are thriving today. This mini-series takes ...