#appalachia — Public Fediverse posts
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To Live Here, You Have to Fight How Women Led Appalachian Movements for Social Justice, 2017
Launched in 1964, the War on Poverty quickly took aim at the coalfields of southern Appalachia. There, the federal government found unexpected allies among working-class white women devoted to a local tradition of citizen caregiving and seasoned by decades of activism and community service.
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Oh hey! It’s #BandcampFriday. If you’re looking to add some good tunes to the collection, Jodi Jones’ debut collection is fantastic. And so fitting for #LaborDay weekend.
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Oh hey! It’s #BandcampFriday. If you’re looking to add some good tunes to the collection, Jodi Jones’ debut collection is fantastic. And so fitting for #LaborDay weekend.
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Oh hey! It’s #BandcampFriday. If you’re looking to add some good tunes to the collection, Jodi Jones’ debut collection is fantastic. And so fitting for #LaborDay weekend.
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Oh hey! It’s #BandcampFriday. If you’re looking to add some good tunes to the collection, Jodi Jones’ debut collection is fantastic. And so fitting for #LaborDay weekend.
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Oh hey! It’s #BandcampFriday. If you’re looking to add some good tunes to the collection, Jodi Jones’ debut collection is fantastic. And so fitting for #LaborDay weekend.
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Today the big moving van left the big city for the mountains.
Bittersweet moment to leave a loving home of 20+ years but the #Appalachians were calling me home.
It definitely was the house that built me. Now it is time to get back to my heritage and create new stories. My soul belongs in these mountains.
#Atlanta suburbs are no longer welcoming.
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I made another poster. GOOSE CREEK HOLLER. MONEY. MOUNTAINS. MURDER. Legal thrills in the heart of Appalachia. #mastodon #mastoArt #books #bookstodon #booksky #bookReview #book #poster #postADay #post #ad #advertising #ads #writing #author #august #authorLife #authors #writingCommunity #writers #writer #productivity #pro #promotion #socialmedia #fediverse #worldBuilding #words #graphics #pictures #picture #novels #novel #fun #exhibition #selfPromo #indieAuthor #indieAuthors #indie #DailyCreate #creative #creativity #readingCommunity #reading #read #ebooks #ebook #paperbackCoverArt #paper #publishing #published #ProductLaunch #creek #rural #Appalachia #legal #attorney #law #lawsuit #lawyer #crimeFiction #suspense #thriller #mystery #hills #hidden #murder #mountains #money
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It’s book release day for Godfestation, my Appalachian weird horror novella! Out via Sley House Publishing. Order from your favorite bookseller in paperback or ebook.
#books #newrelease #horror #darkfantasy #horrorbooks #Appalachia #folkhorror
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Happy National Book Lovers Day! #books #bookstodon #booksky #bookLovers #sunday #fun #Tshirts #mastodon #fediverse #social #ads #ad #book #selfPromo #promotion #indieAuthor #indie #writing #writingCommunity #writers #writer #scribesAndMakers #fiction #gritlit #goose #goosecreekholler #sophiajanehayden #authors #author #writersCoffeeClub #authorLife #appalachia #rural #south #Southern #southernfiction #legal #drama #sleuth #sheriff #lawsuit #law #corruption
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From 1984 the BBC UK TV programme featuring Folkie #MikeHarding cycling through #Appalachia …in #Tennessee singer, retired miner and union activist #NimrodWorkman.
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From 1984 the BBC UK TV programme featuring Folkie #MikeHarding cycling through #Appalachia …in #Tennessee singer, retired miner and union activist #NimrodWorkman.
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From 1984 the BBC UK TV programme featuring Folkie #MikeHarding cycling through #Appalachia …in #Tennessee singer, retired miner and union activist #NimrodWorkman.
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From 1984 the BBC UK TV programme featuring Folkie #MikeHarding cycling through #Appalachia …in #Tennessee singer, retired miner and union activist #NimrodWorkman.
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From 1984 the BBC UK TV programme featuring Folkie #MikeHarding cycling through #Appalachia …in #Tennessee singer, retired miner and union activist #NimrodWorkman.
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One week to my strangest journey, Godfestation! Why are monsters and luminous beings appearing wherever Fern goes, and can she escape them? Find out on August 11 in this Appalachian weird horror novella. Via Sley House Publishing.
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The Final Straw Radio Podcast | A weekly Anarchist Radio Show & Podcast [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·Appalachians Against Uranium + the Case of the Ulm 5
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If you really listen, you'll discover that #Appalachians speak in #poetry. You just have to open your mind and heart.
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Hype for the Future 235H: Monroe County, Ohio
Overview Monroe County is a notable rural Appalachian county in the eastern portion of the State of Ohio and the second-least-populated county statewide after only Vinton County, home to notable smaller villages and unincorporated areas including Woodsfield (county seat), Antioch, Beallsville, Clarington, Graysville, Jerusalem, Lewisville, Miltonsburg, Stafford, and Wilson. The county is not directly connected to any major Interstate or United States highways, though state highways located […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/23/hype-for-the-future-235h-monroe-county-ohio/
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Hype for the Future 235H: Monroe County, Ohio
Overview Monroe County is a notable rural Appalachian county in the eastern portion of the State of Ohio and the second-least-populated county statewide after only Vinton County, home to notable smaller villages and unincorporated areas including Woodsfield (county seat), Antioch, Beallsville, Clarington, Graysville, Jerusalem, Lewisville, Miltonsburg, Stafford, and Wilson. The county is not directly connected to any major Interstate or United States highways, though state highways located […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/23/hype-for-the-future-235h-monroe-county-ohio/
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Hype for the Future 235H: Monroe County, Ohio
Overview Monroe County is a notable rural Appalachian county in the eastern portion of the State of Ohio and the second-least-populated county statewide after only Vinton County, home to notable smaller villages and unincorporated areas including Woodsfield (county seat), Antioch, Beallsville, Clarington, Graysville, Jerusalem, Lewisville, Miltonsburg, Stafford, and Wilson. The county is not directly connected to any major Interstate or United States highways, though state highways located […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/23/hype-for-the-future-235h-monroe-county-ohio/
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Hype for the Future 235H: Monroe County, Ohio
Overview Monroe County is a notable rural Appalachian county in the eastern portion of the State of Ohio and the second-least-populated county statewide after only Vinton County, home to notable smaller villages and unincorporated areas including Woodsfield (county seat), Antioch, Beallsville, Clarington, Graysville, Jerusalem, Lewisville, Miltonsburg, Stafford, and Wilson. The county is not directly connected to any major Interstate or United States highways, though state highways located […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/23/hype-for-the-future-235h-monroe-county-ohio/
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Hype for the Future 235H: Monroe County, Ohio
Overview Monroe County is a notable rural Appalachian county in the eastern portion of the State of Ohio and the second-least-populated county statewide after only Vinton County, home to notable smaller villages and unincorporated areas including Woodsfield (county seat), Antioch, Beallsville, Clarington, Graysville, Jerusalem, Lewisville, Miltonsburg, Stafford, and Wilson. The county is not directly connected to any major Interstate or United States highways, though state highways located […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/23/hype-for-the-future-235h-monroe-county-ohio/
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Hype for the Future 230C: Meigs County, Ohio
Overview Meigs County is a notable rural county of Appalachian Ohio which uses Pomeroy as the county seat and Middleport as the largest village, with villages elsewhere including Racine, Rutland, and Syracuse. Notable highways located throughout include Routes 7, 32, 124, 143, 248, 325, 681, 684, 689, 733, and 833. Overall, the overwhelmingly distressed county is home to a historical society in the Village of Middleport.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/18/hype-for-the-future-230c-meigs-county-ohio/
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Hype for the Future 183E: Patrick and Floyd Counties, Virginia
Overview Within the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Counties of Patrick and Floyd are each located within the Blue Ridge to western Piedmont regions, with Patrick County to the south and Floyd County to the north. The county seats are the Towns of Stuart and Floyd, respectively; however, the Town of Stuart is home to the Wood Brothers Racing Museum and the Patrick County Historical Society and the Town of Floyd is home to the Floyd Center for the Arts, Troika Contemporary Crafts, the Maggie […] -
Nick Brumfield wrote a review of "The Night of the Hunter" movie. He analyzed it as an example of cinema set in Appalachia before the idea of Appalachia was resurrected and codified in the 1960s.
https://expatalachians.com/the-original-hillbilly-horror-movie-the-night-of-the-hunter#misogyny #community #adultism #psychology #psychopaths #attachment #religion #christianism #beliefs #faith #hope #NightOfTheHunter #movie #RobertMitchum #Appalachians #serialKillers #crime #predators #Laughton #GreatMigration #GreatDepression #Appalachia #hillbilly #horrorMovie #history #AmericanHistory #whiteHistory
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Hype for the Future 149C: Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina
Overview The Town of Lake Lure is a community located within the boundaries of Rutherford County, North Carolina, and is associated with namesake Lake Lure, acquired in 1965. Located along United States Route 74 Alternate, the town is home to numerous places to stay, including the Grafton Lodge Bed and Breakfast and the Shaded Crest, as well as the Lake House Restaurant Bar and Grill and numerous amenities within the nearby areas, especially further east. Route 9 also serves the vicinity of […] -
Hype for the Future 149A: City of Saluda, North Carolina
Overview The City of Saluda is a community split between Polk and Henderson Counties in the State of North Carolina, along United States Route 176. Today, notable amenities of the community include the Saluda Inn, the Jim Carson Gallery and Studio AIS & OPA, and the Orchard Inn Boutique Hotel and Spa. Tryon is located to the east, and Zirconia is to the west.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/29/hype-for-the-future-149a-city-of-saluda-north-carolina/
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Hype for the Future 133I: City of Beckley, West Virginia
Introduction The City of Beckley is located within Raleigh County in the southern part of the State of West Virginia and, along with Bluefield and Oak Hill nearby, represents the core of the media market largely centered around the Bluestone Valley. Notable Attractions While the “Tamarack” marketplace is a notable stop off the tolled West Virginia Turnpike within the area, notable features of the inner city include the Wildwood House Museum and the seasonal Beckley Exhibition Coal […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133i-city-of-beckley-west-virginia/
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My name is Laura, but y'all feel free to call me Lala if you like. Or Tink. Or Ishe. I'm here for {in no special order}:
#bulletjournaling
#dogs
#Caturday
#crochet
#Appalachia
#AppalachianHistory
#actualadoptee
#bookwyrm
#wolves
#phonephotography
#Irishlanguage
#pizza
#art
#StardewValley
#music
#stationery
#witchy
#drawing
#buckdance
#donorconceived
#notparentexpected
#formerfosteryouth
#exvangelical
#AuDHD
#Bridgerton
#DerryGirls
#FruitsBasketanime
#manga
#anime
#humor
#yallmeansall 🌈
#tattoosPlease boost, if you'd like. I may edit this in the future. If you've a similar list, I'm happy to boost in return.
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Hype for the Future 123K: Grayson County, Virginia
Overview Home to Mount Rogers, the highest elevation in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Grayson County is located in the southwestern region of the Commonwealth to the east of the Bristol and Abingdon areas along United States Routes 21 and 58. The Town of Independence serves as the county seat and is situated along Routes 21 and 58, while nearby Mouth of Wilson is located at the junction involving Route 16 further west.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/hype-for-the-future-123k-grayson-county-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 121B: Churchville, Virginia
Overview The unincorporated community of Churchville is located within the western portion of Augusta County, Virginia, named for Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. Today, the community is located along United States Route 250 and Virginia Route 42, the latter of which serves smaller mountain communities largely parallel to United States Route 11 albeit further west.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/01/hype-for-the-future-121b-churchville-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 104G: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Introduction Located within the State of Georgia in the United States of America is the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, a combined national forest unit spanning the Chattahoochee National Forest along the northern state line of the State of Georgia as well as the Oconee National Forest at quite a significant distance to the south. Geography The Chattahoochee National Forest is effectively situated at the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains, while the Oconee National Forest area […] -
Hype for the Future 103P: George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Introduction Though the George Washington and Jefferson parcels are largely physically separate, much of the northern section of the forested area is part of the George Washington National Forest, while much of the southern side is the Jefferson National Forest. While the vast majority of the forested area is split between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of West Virginia, the Commonwealth of Kentucky also receives the tail end of the Jefferson National Forest, specifically in Pike […] -
Hype for the Future 100G: Ashe County, North Carolina
Introduction Ashe County is located at the northwestern corner of the State of North Carolina, with the Commonwealth of Virginia to the north and the State of Tennessee to the west. The county is deeply embedded within the Great Smoky Mountains and is a popular vacation and retiree destination located within the higher elevations of the region, especially attractive to visitors from Florida, Georgia, and the lower elevations of the Carolinas. Communities While the Town of Jefferson is the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/08/hype-for-the-future-100g-ashe-county-north-carolina/
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Hype for the Future 100E: Madison County, North Carolina
Introduction Madison County is located along the western edge of the State of North Carolina, with the Town of Marshall serving as the county seat and the Town of Mars Hill to the east serving as the largest community within the county. Attractions Locally within the Town of Marshall is an art gallery known as “Flow” as well as a statue on the Charters of Freedom. Further east, the Town of Mars Hill is home to Mars Hill University as well as the Mars Landing Galleries and Arts Center […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/08/hype-for-the-future-100e-madison-county-north-carolina/
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Hype for the Future 100C: Town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Overview The Town of Spruce Pine represents the largest town located within the boundaries of Mitchell County, North Carolina, and is situated within one of just a few places where high-purity quartz can be found, especially within the Spruce Pine Mining District. While not much exists in tourist attractions within Spruce Pine, lodging is available throughout the community and Mitchell County, including the iconic Blue Ridge Boutique Hotel. -
Hype for the Future 100B: Grandfather Mountain
Introduction Largely associated with Avery County, Grandfather Mountain is situated at the highest elevation along the Eastern Continental Divide in the United States of America. Though Mount Mitchell is situated at an even higher elevation, Mitchell is located further west and not along the Eastern Continental Divide in any way. Infrastructure The entirely gated community known as Grandfather is located directly at the centerpiece of Grandfather Mountain in the western portion of the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/08/hype-for-the-future-100b-grandfather-mountain/
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Hype for the Futute 100A: Avery County, North Carolina
Overview Situated immediately outside the Town of Banner Elk are two notable ski resorts in the area, namely the Beech Mountain Resort in the north and the Sugar Mountain Resort in the south. Wildcat Lake is situated nearby, and Grandfather Mountain is situated somewhat further to the southeast. In town, however, is the Banner House Museum, largely home to preserved historical artifacts from the 1860s in an analogous historic home. To the east of town, the Banner Elk community is also home […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/08/hype-for-the-futute-100a-avery-county-north-carolina/
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Hype for the Future 100/284: Town of Banner Elk, North Carolina
Overview The Town of Banner Elk is the largest town located within Avery County, North Carolina. However, the Town of Newland to the south serves as the county seat, and the most significant geographical interest related to the county is the relatively high elevation associated with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the region. Today, the Town of Newland is the county seat with the highest elevation east of the Mississippi River, while the Town of Banner Elk is home to the college or university of […] -
Hype for the Future 99N: Grayson County, Virginia
Introduction Located firmly within the Appalachian, and more specifically, Blue Ridge, portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia is Grayson County, a Virginian county home to the Town of Independence and associated Independence Gallery as well as much of the Grayson Highlands State Park. Geography Topographically, Grayson is the Virginian county most commonly attributed to the highest elevation found in the Commonwealth of Virginia. However, the official highest point on the mountain may […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/hype-for-the-future-99n-grayson-county-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 99J: Haywood County, North Carolina
Introduction Haywood County is located in the western portion of the State of North Carolina and serves as the largest county by population in the portion of the state west of the City of Asheville. The smaller City of Waynesville serves as the county seat, and the artificial Lake Junaluska to the north anchors a significant unincorporated community and a novelty residential area similar to gated communities located elsewhere throughout the nation. Geography The City of Waynesville is […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/hype-for-the-future-99j-haywood-county-north-carolina/
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Hype for the Future 99I: Biltmore Estate
Introduction Located within the City of Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carolina, is the highly renowned and often prestigious location known as the Biltmore Estate. The Biltmore Estate, though with perhaps a lesser-known history, is largely influenced by the geographical setting of the area within the Appalachian Mountains, with the Great Smoky Mountains to the west and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east. Context According to the Biltmore website, the Biltmore Estate represents the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/hype-for-the-future-99i-biltmore-estate/
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Hype for the Future 99H: Hayesville, North Carolina
Overview — Hayesville The Town of Hayesville is centrally located within Clay County, North Carolina, and serves as the county seat. Located in the western portion of the State of North Carolina immediately north of the Georgia state line is the town, which serves as home to the Clay County Historical and Arts Museum as well as the Historic Clay County Courthouse at the Beal Center. Overview — Clay County Outside the Town of Hayesville, additional communities of county interest include […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/hype-for-the-future-99h-hayesville-north-carolina/
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Hype for the Future 99F: The Great Smoky Mountains At-Large
Introduction The Great Smoky Mountains, largely determining the border between the States of Tennessee and North Carolina, is identified as a region of cultural significance, with many of the thrill attractions on the Tennessee side in Sevier County while the historical museums of the area are predominantly on the North Carolina side of the border. Tennessee The most important tourist draw to the Great Smoky Mountains is the Tennessee side of the area, containing such communities as […] -
Hype for the Future 96A: Highland and Bath Counties, Virginia
Overview — Highland County One of the least populated and highest-elevation counties in the eastern United States, Highland County, Virginia, is located relatively near the Blue Ridge Mountains, at the intersection of Routes 220 and 250. The Monterey Inn is the chief place to stay within the county, which may contain limited cell service as a result of being physically located within the National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ). The National Radio Quiet Zone, originating at the sensitive Green […] -
Hype for the Future 77L: The Switzerland of Ohio
Introduction The “Switzerland of Ohio,” typically referring to Monroe County including the county seat, Woodsfield, is largely identified by associated cultural similarities with the State of West Virginia and, in turn, with Northern Ireland as the Scots-Irish have largely determined the culture of the modern communities within the county, both from the perspectives of Shenandoah settlers and of settlers in the modern area around Washington County, Pennsylvania. As an integral portion of […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/hype-for-the-future-77l-the-switzerland-of-ohio/
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Hype for the Future 77L: The Switzerland of Ohio
Introduction The “Switzerland of Ohio,” typically referring to Monroe County including the county seat, Woodsfield, is largely identified by associated cultural similarities with the State of West Virginia and, in turn, with Northern Ireland as the Scots-Irish have largely determined the culture of the modern communities within the county, both from the perspectives of Shenandoah settlers and of settlers in the modern area around Washington County, Pennsylvania. As an integral portion of […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/hype-for-the-future-77l-the-switzerland-of-ohio/
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A rare peek behind the curtain...
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