The Appalachian Voice https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com Listen to your favorite articles from The Appalachian Voice, a publication from the nonprofit organization Appalachian Voices. We have covered environmental, outdoor and cultural news in the Appalachian Mountains since 1996, providing thorough, well-researched regional coverage. 

The Appalachian Voice provides factual information about environmental concerns in our region, and celebrates the beauty and value of our mountains and communities.

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]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:59:26 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. News 1440 episodic Listen to your favorite articles from The Appalachian Voice, a publication from the nonprofit organization Appalachian Voices. We have covered environmental, outdoor and cultural news in the Appalachian Mountains since 1996, providing thorough, well-researched regional coverage. The Appalachian Voice Staff The Appalachian Voice Staff voice@appvoices.org No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22376068/Untitled_design_11_732qo.png The Appalachian Voice https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com 144 144 Rebuilding Roads and Rethinking Rivers Rebuilding Roads and Rethinking Rivers https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-roads-and-rethinking-rivers/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-roads-and-rethinking-rivers/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:59:26 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/3932a089-d80a-346d-b7e2-1696d3536428 A tale of two rivers after Hurricane Helene. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.

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]]> The Appalachian Voice Staff false No 546 1 12 full Clogging Extraordinaire: Arthur Grimes Keeps on Dancing Clogging Extraordinaire: Arthur Grimes Keeps on Dancing https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/clogging-extraordinaire-arthur-grimes-keeps-on-dancing/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/clogging-extraordinaire-arthur-grimes-keeps-on-dancing/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:41 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/ff16e48b-8bb9-3891-a9f4-5d9ce12afde9 Arthur Grimes has danced his own path to the most hallowed stages of roots music royalty. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.

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]]> The Appalachian Voice Staff false No 412 11 full Solar Beekeeping Expands Regionally Solar Beekeeping Expands Regionally https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/solar-beekeeping-expands-regionally/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/solar-beekeeping-expands-regionally/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:27:25 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/39287ffb-7c3c-368a-a429-b774540d01dd Energy developers pair solar power with beekeeping in a sweet twist on clean energy. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.

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]]> The Appalachian Voice Staff false No 421 10 full Coalition Stopped Mining on the Edge of the Monongahela National Forest — for Now Coalition Stopped Mining on the Edge of the Monongahela National Forest — for Now https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/coalition-stopped-mining-on-the-edge-of-the-monongahela-national-forest-%e2%80%94-for-now/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/coalition-stopped-mining-on-the-edge-of-the-monongahela-national-forest-%e2%80%94-for-now/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:17:05 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/b56e42de-e6d6-3bfe-a2fa-79609f5a7848 Coalition vs. coal company. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.

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]]> The Appalachian Voice Staff false No 684 9 full English Language Learning in Appalachia English Language Learning in Appalachia https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/english-language-learning-in-appalachia/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/english-language-learning-in-appalachia/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:15:57 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/c0c621e9-ad38-3ed2-92cb-e34473b893d2 New and persistent challenges for ESL students and programs. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.

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]]> The Appalachian Voice Staff false No 671 8 full Ready for the Next Big Storm? Ready for the Next Big Storm? https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/ready-for-the-next-big-storm/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/ready-for-the-next-big-storm/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:47:29 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/c0256388-e429-3a3a-9a9d-fff7641043a6 A practical guide to household preparedness. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.

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]]> The Appalachian Voice Staff false No 356 7 full Building Community Resilience Hubs in Appalachia Building Community Resilience Hubs in Appalachia https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/building-community-resilience-hubs-in-appalachia/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/building-community-resilience-hubs-in-appalachia/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:01:37 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/3dec63d2-2ef5-34ab-be43-30a91039724f Many projects are underway around the region. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.

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]]> The Appalachian Voice Staff false No 556 6 full ‘The Speed of These Processes is Not Survivable’ ‘The Speed of These Processes is Not Survivable’ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/the-speed-of-these-processes-is-not-survivable/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/the-speed-of-these-processes-is-not-survivable/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:15:41 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/3c8dfc8f-720c-36a2-a2bb-fb7d96bf89fd Many Hurricane Helene survivors struggle with delayed federal funding, financial challenges and red tape. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.

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]]> The Appalachian Voice Staff false No 465 5 full On the Trail of Songbirds in Appalachia On the Trail of Songbirds in Appalachia https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/on-the-trail-of-songbirds-in-appalachia/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/on-the-trail-of-songbirds-in-appalachia/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:49:16 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/bf759d20-3756-3074-b9a9-6cbb916b52ec Appalachia offers many opportunities to see many beautiful birds on hikes throughout the region. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.

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]]> The Appalachian Voice Staff false No 544 4 full Overdrive: Fossil Fuels in Appalachia Overdrive: Fossil Fuels in Appalachia https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/overdrive-fossil-fuels-in-appalachia/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/overdrive-fossil-fuels-in-appalachia/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:46:44 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/9c4743fb-d77b-3514-9181-fea9108bd33b Electricity demand is on the rise. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.

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]]> The Appalachian Voice Staff false No 950 3 full The Feral Ponies of Grayson Highlands The Feral Ponies of Grayson Highlands https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/the-feral-ponies-of-grayson-highlands/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/the-feral-ponies-of-grayson-highlands/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:12:13 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/d61c0fce-fba2-311a-9686-7e0172948dc7 The real magic of the Grayson Highlands is the ponies. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.

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]]> The Appalachian Voice Staff false No 592 2 full Trailer: The Appalachian Voice Trailer: The Appalachian Voice https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/trailer-the-appalachian-voice/ https://TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/e/trailer-the-appalachian-voice/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:58:29 -0400 TheAppalachianVoice.podbean.com/7d6d6e73-4b75-3e4e-a0cd-9323f0087f63 The Appalachian Voice has been covering environmental, outdoor and cultural news in the region since 1996. Subscribe to hear us read the stories we publish online and in print. The newspaper is published by the nonprofit Appalachian Voices.

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