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Family members confirmed the private burial of country music legend Dolly Parton in Nashville, where she was interred alongside her late husband. Attendees honored her legacy with a ceremony reflecting her signature style and dedication to others.
Following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton, fans, fellow artists, and local officials have launched tributes and campaigns to rename Nashville’s airport in her honor. Her estate is also preparing long-term posthumous releases, including a newly recorded song set for 2046, while managing inquiries about her inheritance.
Emma Gatewood made history in 1955 as the first woman to solo conquer the Appalachian Trail at 67, after a previous attempt in 1953 where she got lost and was rescued.
Black lung disease rates in Appalachia have reached levels not seen since the 1970s, with thousands of miners suffering due to increased exposure to toxic silica dust and stalled protective measures.
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An investigation by Fault Lines highlights a concerning increase in black lung disease among younger coal miners in Appalachia, pointing to inadequate dust protection measures.
Yo Sabri, a Pakistani-American artist, is set to perform his new album 'Tennessee Desi' with the Nashville Symphony, an album that fuses Appalachian styles with Muslim devotional music.
Roots-music singer-songwriter Emily Scott Robinson processes personal and grand life changes on her new sterling record 'Appalachia,' which explores themes of loss and new love.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports a massive lithium lode in Appalachia, which could potentially power 130 million electric vehicles and significantly reduce America's reliance on foreign lithium sources.
In parts of Appalachia, residents are facing a crisis as soaring utility costs have begun to surpass their monthly rent and mortgage payments.
A feature examines why Dolly Parton’s songs about hardship and humble beginnings found a devoted audience among African musicians, who adapted her narratives to reflect their own experiences.
Supporters of the late country music legend have flocked to Dollywood to celebrate her Appalachian roots and lasting economic impact on the region.
A powerful storm has hit the US Midwest, leaving 700,000 customers without power, with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to continue across the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and central Appalachians in the coming days.
A critical effort is underway to repair and upgrade America's natural gas pipelines, particularly in the Appalachia basin, driven by the increasing demand from the booming AI data center industry.
Thursday night saw Appalachian League baseball action, including the Johnson City Doughboys hosting the Pulaski River Turtles and the Axmen playing the Elizabethton River Riders.
A new US Geological Survey research suggests a vast deposit of approximately 2.3 million tons of lithium oxide may be hidden beneath the Appalachian Mountains. This discovery could significantly impact the balance of electric vehicle development.
New research indicates that the Appalachian Mountains contain immense, unexploited lithium deposits, estimated to be sufficient for manufacturing hundreds of billions of mobile phones or millions of electric vehicles.
A new study indicates that 2.3 million metric tons of lithium, enough to power the US for centuries, are hidden beneath the Appalachian Mountains.
Thousands of Appalachian voters have switched their party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, narrowing the Democratic registration lead in the region.
A photo essay from Appalachia highlights the severe financial strain on residents as their utility bills have escalated to surpass their monthly rent or mortgage payments, creating a significant economic burden.
Running in a heavily Republican district, the writer hopes her firsthand accounts of rural life will resonate with working-class voters and challenge the incumbent Republican representative.
The country music icon’s deep connection to the Appalachian region has inspired community development projects that are revitalizing her native area.
An article details the reasons behind Apollo's decision to back a small beverage manufacturer located in the Appalachian region.
Scientists have discovered substantial lithium deposits in the Appalachian Mountains, estimated to be sufficient for producing 500 billion smartphones and 130 million electric vehicles.
A couple who fled to the Appalachian Trail after their 10-year-old child died in a fire have been tracked down, arrested, and now face their prison sentence for the fatal incident.
The U.S. Geological Survey has discovered that the Appalachian Mountains could contain immense lithium reserves, potentially sufficient to produce hundreds of billions of electronic devices.
New findings indicate that America's Appalachian Mountains contain over 300 years' worth of lithium imports, suggesting a substantial domestic supply of the critical mineral.
A new study by the US Geological Survey estimates 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium in the Appalachian region, enough to power 500 billion phones.
College baseball returns to Shelby on April 28 with a game between Wake Forest and Appalachian State, paying tribute to an individual instrumental in bringing the American Legion World Series to Shelby.
Residents in Appalachia, Kentucky, a deeply red region affected by poverty, are expressing anger over billions being spent on Trump's Iran war instead of addressing domestic needs.