*Expatalachians* Appalachian Journalism

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- The New River Gorge, Appalachia's Newest National Park.
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- EXPATALACHIANS, About:

Expatalachians is an Appalachian journalism project written by those who left–and returned–home. Our writing covers politics, culture, and economics in the region to show its dynamism, problems, and changes.

- Our Story: The expatalachians team was formed in 2017 by a group of Ohio University alumni who were passionate about Appalachia. We were inspired to write and learn more about the region. For us, this project connects us to our roots in Appalachia, a place we all still call home. Nearly a year after we discussed the idea, we released our first article in October 2018. Since then we’ve continued to publish articles every week related to the environment, politics, history, and more in Appalachia.

- Our Goals: We hope to continue to grow expatalachians into a dynamic media source. Some of our long-term goals for the project include:

- Highlighting the diversity of people and experiences in Appalachia
- Connecting the academic world with the public, making information more accessible
- Writing stories that reflect the realities of people living in the region
- Connecting with other expatalachians across the US and the globe who still care about their roots

- Our Global Team: Our group is made up of young professionals from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. It has expanded naturally among friends and colleagues over time. Many of us attended Ohio University in Southeast Ohio. We’ve all spent time abroad (Scotland, Morocco, France, Ireland, India, Austria, and Jordan). These days, our members are scattered throughout the United States (Ohio, West Virginia, Washington DC, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania).

We are aspiring journalists, community developers, entrepreneurs, scholars, and environmentalists. Our experiences, professions, and backgrounds are ranging. We hope to bring a multifaceted perspective of Appalachia to our readers.

- More, http://expatalachians.com/about
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- Subregions of Appalachia. Published by the Appalachian Regional Commission in 2009.
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- SELECT FEATURE STORIES, expatalachians.com

- Finding Other Appalachias, http://expatalachians.com/finding-other-appalachias

- Appalachia and the Coming Appalachia Land Rush,
http://expatalachians.com/climate-change-and-the-coming-appalachia-land-rush



- Nina Simone, singer, musician, activist.

- Nina Simone's Life & Legacy Began in Western North Carolina,
http://expatalachians.com/nina-simones-life-and-legacy-began-in-western-north-carolina



- JD Vance, conservative commentator, venture capitalist, Ohio GOP Senate Campaign 2022.

- The Political Legend of JD Vance, An Opportunity That Wasn't,
http://expatalachians.com/the-political-legend-of-j-d-vance-an-opportunity-that-wasnt



- A. James Manchin, West Virginia politician. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._James_Manchin

- The Manchin Political Dynasty Started with A. James Manchin, Pleasant Parody of a Politician,
http://expatalachians.com/the-manchin-political-dynasty-started-with-a-james-manchin-pleasant-parody-of-a-politician

- On the Need for Regional American Cultures,
http://expatalachians.com/on-the-need-for-regional-american-cultures

- International Connections Create An Appalachian- Moroccan Partnership,
http://expatalachians.com/international-connections-create-an-appalachian-moroccan-partnership

- Hailey Huges, Disabilities & Self Advocacy In Ireland,
http://expatalachians.com/appalachian-faces-hailey-hughes-disabilities-and-self-advocacy-in-ireland

- From Ohio To Belarus With Love,
http://expatalachians.com/from-ohio-to-belarus-with-love

- More, http://expatalachians.com/about
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- Wiki, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachia



- A highland pasture near Maggie Valley, North Carolina.



- New River Gorge Bridge.

[3Hotdogs]

1. Daughters, grandkids and I are going to Cass, W.V. state park,

Memorial Day weekend.


Lodging at the W.V. state parks is clean, commodious and inexpensive.

[appalachiablue]

2. Sounds great, good for you. That area offers plenty

to see and do, enjoy! I've been nearby several times some years ago. Nice river and valley, the Greenbrier.

https://wvstateparks.com/park/cass-scenic-railroad-state-park/