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After a flood, saving Appalachia’s history piece by piece

Appalshop, a cultural center in Kentucky, has recovered more than 13,500 items after a devastating flood a year ago. Many are being restored and digitized.
Anxiety In Appalachian coal country: First the mines closed, then came coronavirus
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Anxiety In Appalachian coal country: First the mines closed, then came coronavirus

Whitesburg, Kentucky — a town already struggling from the decline in the coal industry — is grappling with a new and serious challenge as the effort to contain the disease brings deep economic pain.

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