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Hatfields and McCoys: Second night a big improvement with lots of action

A major shortcoming in the series is the absence of music, a glaring omission of what was important in mountain culture in the late 1800s.

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'Hatfields and McCoys': Final night's death toll soars as the...

Greed and envy, as old as the hills, were at the root of this senseless, bloody feud.

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OxyContin is the drug of choice of Appalachian addicts

Appalachia that a new word has been created just to describe those addicted to the abuse of prescription drugs: Pillbillies.

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One Million Moms hijack Father’s Day for political boycotts

Instead of encouraging bigotry, maybe one million moms should just calm down, stop their intolerance, and love people for who they are.

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The doping of America, Part 2: The Ritalin generation

American kids are the most medicated in the world.

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Heartwood: Cultural and economic gateway to Southwest Virginia

Heartwood has fast become the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountain region.

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Andy Griffith dies, leaving his legacy: He taught us life's lessons

Thank you Andy Griffith, and rest in peace, you certainly earned it.

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Marijuana and the reality of the war on drugs: It's a cash crop for...

The people of Appalachia finally have a renewable natural resource that does not leave their land raped and ruined as a result.

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Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) supports legalizing marijuana and...

The "war on drugs" is a failure and only legalization, regulation and control can put a stop to the violence, crime and corruption.

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The "Hollow” - Elaine McMillion documents W.V.'s story

Documenting the "Hollow: an Interactive Documentary"" Filmmaker Elaine McMillion collects Virginia's story from Welch, in McDowell County West Virginia

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History Channel re-runs record setting Hatfield-McCoy series Thursday, Aug....

The History Channel is repeating its first attempt at historical drama on Aug. 16th with the telling of the storied feud between the Hatfields and McCoys.

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Caravan for Peace crosses U.S. to highlight the failed War on Drugs

The 6,000-mile journey through 20 cities is to honor lives lost due to failed prohibition policies, culminating in an international day of action in D.C.

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Open letter to Obama and Romney: We want a plan for America, not platitudes

We are still waiting on you to give us a plan to restore the American dream for this generation and for generations to come.

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Ellen DeGeneres and the story of how hate took a holiday in Appalachia

These days it is easy to surrender hope to cynicism, until you hear a story like this

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Living to 100: Tips from aging expert Dr. Tom Perls and centenarian Toni...

How to grow old in a healthy way from ageing expert Dr. Tom Perls and 101-year-old Toni Balcean.

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Appalachian fall foliage should never be taken for granted (Slide show)

Fall in Appalachia; one of the many reasons people love the region.

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'Legalize marijuana': Snoop Dogg and Jon Stewart agree

What do Snoop Dogg, Pat Robertson, Salma Hayek, and Bill O'Reilly have in common? The decriminalization if not legalization and taxation of marijuana.

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Gary Johnson and Ron Paul agree: It is time to legalize marijuana

What do Gary Johnson, Ron Paul, Woody Harrelson, Glenn Beck and Whoopi Goldberg all have in common?

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Interview with Dave Tabler: Appalachia from a historical perspective

Appalachian history reflects the resilience of the region's people.

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Appalachia New River tragedy: High zinc levels poison river

New evidence shows alarmingly high levels of zinc flowing into the New River

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