Appalachia exists as much in myth as in literal geography. At the close of his RNC speech accepting his party’s nomination ...

Not even the Appalachian Regional Commission’s generous definition of the region includes Butler County. However, I dislike the notion of arguing someone’s “hillbilly bonafides” because it ...

Thanks to Earl Gohl, outgoing head of the Appalachian Regional Commission, for putting lots of time and energy into Kentucky during his eight years as head of the federal economic development agency.

(The Center Square) – When Gayle Manchin became the federal cochairwoman of the Appalachian Regional Commission, she noticed ...

The pre-application period for 2025-2026 Area Development funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opens March 24. Applicants seeking ARC Area Development funding must submit a ...

The Center for Rural Development is accepting grant applications for the 2025 Kentucky Appalachian Regional Commission mini-grant program.

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) have announced $540,000 in federal funding for Floyd County to expand high-speed broadband in the region. The funding ...

Northeast State Community College has been awarded a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) through ARISE, the ...