Appalachia News and Announcements

Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more challenging. We’ve put...

The reports of Swine Flu in Virginia (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the...

Since this site is all about Appalachia, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Wise County, VA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Wise County, Virginia. Here is a list of the best...

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Wise County Virginia area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Virginia corn maze and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

If your nonprofit group in Appalachia is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...