Editor's note: The Asheville Citizen Times Answer Woman/Answer Man columns took a hiatus during our coverage of Tropical Storm Helene. We will answer your storm-related questions in our newly ...

(WGHP) — The song in the hills of Appalachia sounds different to every musician, but one thing binds every person who picks up an instrument: playing is like therapy. “There’s only one thing ...

A Summerville, Oregon, couple has taken a years-long journey to successful homesteading and is now offering workshops to help others do the same, the Observer reports. Madeline and Chas Koenig started ...

The century-old dance company is on tour with an old work that brings the gift of new life. The tour is a reminder that the late, great Martha Graham got her start in Southern California.

SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. (WCHS) — If you love to fish, this time of the year can be tough to make a catch with ice and snow. There are only so many fishing videos you can watch before you just want to ...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Two charismatic adventurers from Britain, have captured the hearts of social media audiences across the globe with their exploration of Appalachia. Known for their humor and ...

The Irish have a rich tradition of storytelling and poetry, with their language full of colorful and insightful sayings and phrases that reflect their history, culture, and values. Irish sayings ...

Learn about Appalachian and Welsh post-coal societies and explore the ways communities in both countries responded socially, culturally, and economically to coal boom and bust cycles. Learn about the ...

There’s an old proverb from Roman poet Quintus Ennius: a friend in need, is a friend indeed. Then there’s Vince Vaughn’s line from The Wedding Crashers: “A friend in need is a pest.” ...

The Pathways Minor in Appalachian Cultures and Environments introduces students to the diverse cultural practices, artistic expressions, histories, politics, and ecologies of the Appalachian region.