During a poverty simulation Wednesday, a participant playing Brian Boling, a fictional 10-year-old, sat in the homeless shelter after his family was evicted mid-exercise. From the shelter he said he ...

There is a new exhibit at ETSU's Archives of Appalachia that highlights the human and environmental costs of coal mining in Appalachia.

A new blessing box was installed March 15 at the Historic School in Oak Hill. Organizers say more boxes are planned over the ...

Over 5 million children in the United States live in what the federal government designates as “persistent poverty” counties.

Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.

Leah Hamilton is a professor of social work at Appalachian State University.

Stephen Roll, Jenn Finders, and Leah Hamilton Childhood poverty in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in history in 2021. The ...

Injection drug use in the Appalachian region led to a significant syndemic of fatal overdoses and rising rates of HIV and viral hepatitis.

Poole is back in Canton to spend some time with his mom, Linda, before tackling the Appalachian Trail, this time to raise ...

Clayton Fuller will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in an April runoff. Mr. Fuller’s win over a flashier Republican showed the ...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee touted the state’s numerous economic achievements in his final annual Governor's Address hosted by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, as he prepares to retire next year.