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- 1Appalachia memoir author runs for Congress, distancing self from JD Vance▼‘I’m not JD Vance’: the Appalachia memoir author running for Congress
An author known for writing a memoir about life in Appalachia has launched a campaign for a US congressional seat, and is drawing a clear line between her own story and JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy'. 'I'm not JD Vance,' she says, positioning herself as offering a more authentic account of the region than the vice-president's best-selling memoir, which many in Appalachia criticised as stereotyping. The race is now being watched as part of the broader fight over who gets to speak for the region.
- 2Local police in Appalachian Mid-South drive immigration crackdown▼Across Appalachian Mid-South, local law enforcement helps drive immigration crackdown
Local law enforcement agencies across the Appalachian Mid-South are playing a central role in the ongoing immigration crackdown, according to reporting by Louisville Public Media and WKU Public Radio. The coverage highlights how county sheriffs and municipal police in Kentucky and neighboring states are cooperating with federal immigration authorities, extending enforcement into rural communities far from the border.
- 3DeWine Announces New Economic Development Grants for Appalachian Ohio▼Governor DeWine Announces Latest Round of Economic Development Grants Benefitting Ohio’s Appalachian Region
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced the latest round of economic development grants aimed at benefiting the state's Appalachian region. The grants are part of ongoing state efforts to support job creation, infrastructure, and business growth in southeastern Ohio communities. Details on specific recipients and funding amounts are expected from the governor's office as the program continues to direct investment toward the region.
- 4Appalachian food favorites on offer at Valle Country Fair▼Enjoy Appalachian food favorites at the Valle Country Fair
The Valle Country Fair in Watauga County, North Carolina, is showcasing traditional Appalachian food favorites, according to the Watauga Democrat. The annual fair draws visitors with regional dishes, crafts and community activities in the Valle Crucis area. Local coverage highlights the food offerings as a main attraction, celebrating the culinary heritage of the Appalachian mountains for residents and tourists alike.
- 5West Virginia filmmaker turns extraction history into monster movie 'Dark Hollow'▼West Virginia filmmaker turns state’s history of extraction into monster movie ‘Dark Hollow’
A West Virginia filmmaker has made 'Dark Hollow', a monster movie that uses the state's history of resource extraction as its backdrop. The film channels the region's legacy of coal and timber industries into horror, drawing local attention for telling an Appalachian story through a homegrown lens rather than an outsider's view of the state.
- 6Avery County native McKinney preserves Appalachian heritage through music▼Avery County native McKinney turns to music to preserve Appalachian heritage
Avery County native McKinney is using music to preserve and celebrate Appalachian heritage, according to the Watauga Democrat. The story highlights how traditional mountain music remains a living link to the region's cultural history, and why locals see passing it on as increasingly urgent.
- 7App State women's tennis wins Bedford Cup●App State women’s tennis advance to multiple finals winning Bedford Cup
Appalachian State women's tennis captured the Bedford Cup, advancing to multiple finals on their way to the title. The Mountaineers' strong showing at the tournament has drawn attention in the college tennis community, with the program building momentum early in its season after a successful weekend of competition.
- 8Olympic Gold Medalist Hockey Player Returns to Appalachian Hometown●Olympic Hockey Player, Gold Medalist Returns To Appalachian Hometown
An Olympic hockey player who won a gold medal has returned to their hometown in Appalachia, according to West Virginia Public Broadcasting. The visit highlights the athlete's roots in a region not typically associated with international hockey success, and gives the local community a chance to celebrate one of its own reaching the top of Olympic sport.