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The Appalachians

on September 2nd, 2010

Imagine WVIZ/PBS ideastream: The Appalachians The Appalachians Thursday, September 2 at 10:00 PM Appalachia was America’s first frontier.

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The Appalachians

on September 2nd, 2010

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Imagine WVIZ/PBS ideastream: The Appalachians The Appalachians Thursday, September 2 at 10:00 PM Appalachia was America’s first frontier.

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Banjo Competition

MVJ on August 31st, 2010

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Banjo Competition

A bluegrass player, as can be seen from the resonator on the back of the banjo. Galax Old Fiddlers’ Convention, August 2010.

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From Appalachia:

Whereas Appalachia’s coal reserves and abundant hardwoods provided strong incentives for exploitation by external corporations, broader cultural trends also shaped the economy and communities of the region, including the conflation of …

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The Transition of Appalachia | Energy Bulletin

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Evening primrose

MVJ on August 25th, 2010

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Evening primrose

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Read more: National , Business , Underground Coal Mines , Coal Mining , MSHA , Mine Safety and Health Administration , Mine Safety , Appalachia , Mines Keep Breaking Safety Laws , Legal CHARLESTON, W.Va. a ‘ Federal regulators say recent surprise inspections show that despite increased enforcement, underground coal mines continue to violate safety …

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Feds: Appalachian mines keep breaking safety laws

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Hawk facing the end of the day

MVJ on August 22nd, 2010

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Hawk facing the end of the day

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Hawk facing the end of the day

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This is from Appalachia:

Goldman prize-winner and fellow Appalachian Maria Gunnoe has said: “Go to the most peaceful, beautiful place in the word that you can imagine. And then watch somebody drop a bomb on it. That’s, basically, what’s happening right here” …

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The Woman Rebel “No Gods, No Masters”: Appalachia Rising: On …

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Talking Rock traincar window

MVJ on August 18th, 2010

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Talking Rock traincar window

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A grim look at Appalachia Featured

on August 18th, 2010

Authors often dig into their childhood to mine for the coal and diamonds of their books.

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Miss Minnie, my escort

MVJ on August 15th, 2010

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Miss Minnie, my escort

This is a regular sight during my runs: Minnie and Louis jog with me because it gives them an excuse to come down to our end of the street, and to protect me (sort of) from the pack of dogs living at our neighbors’.

I equate the pack of dogs to the Bumpeses hounds, but murderously more annoying — I’ve chased several of them down with sticks and rocks. No joke.

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Life Care names Solomon VP of Appalachian Region Cleveland Daily Banner CLEVELAND — Jennifer Solomon was recently named vice president of Life Care Centers of America’s Appalachian Region, which encompasses nine skilled nursing …

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Buena Vista VA – Lena Cantrell McNicholas loves Southwest Virginia. In her first book, Patchwork – Pieces of Appalachia, she recalls the small Appalachian town of her childhood and the eclectic characters within it.

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Charlottesville Author Weaves Tale of Love, Loss, and Courage as She Recalls Childhood in Appalachia

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New Appalachian Regional Commission chairman visits Mississippi WREG (AP) — The new chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission says encouraging economic growth throughout its 13-state region remains a priority. … and more??

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Tall and wild, it waves at me

MVJ on August 11th, 2010

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Tall and wild, it waves at me

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Tall and wild, it waves at me

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