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Fleenor Family Revolutionizes Bratwurst with New Flavors

Aaron Creighton Jul 31, 2025 0

For too long, a closely guarded secret at Fleenor Farms in Bristol, VA, fueled intense curiosity among loyal customers. Masterminds…

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Spade & Spoon Farm: Cultivating Community and Cuisine in Johnson City

Aaron Creighton Jul 8, 2025 0

In the breathtaking foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, nestled between the serene waters of Lake Watauga and the bustling heart…

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Rooted in Resilience: Life and Love on The King Family Farm

Trisha Starr Jun 3, 2025 0

Piney Flats, Tennessee – The Appalachian foothills cradle a tapestry of green, and amidst the rolling landscape, the King Family…

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Meet the Fleenors

Aaron Creighton Jun 2, 2025 0

Nestled in the scenic hills of Bristol, Virginia, Fleenor Farms is a cherished family-run agricultural destination that blends traditional farming…

Appalachian Regional Commission

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 a notice [...]

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 as [...]

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 Appalachian [...]

ARC Seeking Applicants for Leadership Development Program Focused on Multi-Sector Economic Development

- Ashley Hill

Public, private and nonprofit leaders throughout Appalachia are encouraged to apply for ARC’s free eight-month training program. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2026 —Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for the eighth class of the Appalachian Leadership [...]