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A poster designed by Courtney Arnett, Market Coordinator for the State Street Farmers Market

An Exciting Visit to the State Street Farmers Market

Caleb Musser Jun 22, 2025 0

There’s something truly magical about a Saturday morning spent at a local farmers market, and in Bristol, Tennessee, that magic…

Business

The Highlands Embrace Agritourism for Economic Growth

Mary McLeod Jun 4, 2025 0

By Caleb Musser The picturesque Appalachian Highlands, spanning parts of Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, are increasingly turning to agritourism…

Business

Tariff Tensions Resurface: Economists Warn of Renewed Strain on American Farmers

Hiram Jensen Jun 3, 2025 0

As former President Donald Trump signals a return to sweeping tariffs in a potential second term, economists are raising red…

Appalachian Regional Commission

ARC Seeks Local Government Applicants for Training Program, Access to Funding

- China Riddle

Applications are due July 31 for READY Local Governments, which offers training to help local government officials better identify, secure, manage and implement economic development projects. WASHINGTON, D.C., June [...]

40 Fellows Graduate from the Appalachian Leadership Institute

- Ashley Hill

Following completion of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s eight-month economic development training program, graduates bring new skills and vision to their work strengthening Appalachian communities. CHARLESTON, WV, June 11, 2026—The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) [...]

ARC Seeks Applicants for Economic Revitalization Projects in Appalachia’s Coal Communities

- Chris Hodes

Letters of intent are due May 22, 2026, for funding through ARC’s POWER Initiative, which creates new opportunities in Appalachian coal communities. Washington, D.C., May 5, 2026—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued [...]

In Memoriam: Dr. Jesse L. White, Jr.

- Doris Charouel

We honor the memory of former ARC Federal Co-Chair Dr. Jesse L. White, Jr., who passed away on April 17, 2026 at the age of 81. Dr. White served [...]

ARC Seeks Applicants for Projects Supporting Appalachians in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder

- Chris Hodes

Letters of intent are due May 12, 2026, for funding through ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative, which seeks to help Appalachians in recovery enter and reenter the workforce. Washington, D.C., April 21, 2026—Today, the [...]

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

North McDaris Ridge

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North McDaris Ridge As a clay and cork artist, Kathy Triplett finds inspiration and source materials within the natural world. Her studio space melds her excitement about exploration and creativity [...]

Smith Branch – 103 Acres Adjoining Roan Mountain State Park

- sahcadmin

Smith Branch Roan Mountain State Park is slated to get a bit bigger, thanks to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s ongoing conservation work. SAHC recently closed on the purchase of a [...]

2026 Summer Interns

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Welcome! Summer 2026 Interns and Seasonals Welcome to our talented and energetic team of young conservationists! This summer, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is hosting interns from high school, college, and [...]

Year of the Spruce

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Year of the Spruce In 2026, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is expanding on our previous work in spruce-fir habitat restoration, thanks to a grant from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Land [...]

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The Hospital Piano and the Gift of Human Connection

Kathryn Jacobson Aug 15, 2026 0

The Hospital Atrium The last notes of Tiny Dancer echo and fade into the rafters of the Augusta Hospital atrium.…

Government Health

FDA approves breakthrough screwworm medicine for U.S. dogs

Hiram Jensen Aug 13, 2026 0

An FDA emergency authorization gives veterinarians another treatment option. Animal health officials respond to screwworm detections in Texas and New…