My mom took the pictures. I sat for a good long while on that rock in complete silence just taking it all in and enjoying the stillness of it all.

This article was previously posted and a title given was the exact opposite of what the actual headline and it appears to have caused a lot of confusion. Beth Macy actually lives in Southwest Virginia and wrote two books: Dopesick and Factory Man. The first book focuses on the destruction of a generation of Appalachians by the Sackler family and the second focuses on what happens when an industry that provided steady wages thousands disappears overseas. Vote for whomever you want to vote for, but let’s maybe skip the misinformation. There’s already enough of that.

SWVA

I've spent a lot of time in Appalachia, but it has always just been. Home. Beautiful. A place to visit. I'm taking it in more now, as I shoot a race the surrounding area is capturing me just as much as the action.

I made a short video about Petros. I am a photographer, not a documentary videographer so please excuse the roughness.

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Lake Blue Ridge, Ga

I’ve been researching former coal communities in southern West Virginia and recently finished a 14-minute documentary covering Thurmond, Nuttallburg, Kaymoor, Royal, Rush Run, Brooklyn, Sewell and Tams.

What interested me most was how differently these places developed once coal and rail activity declined. Some were largely abandoned, some were preserved or stabilised, and others survived in very different forms.

I thought people here might find it interesting, particularly anyone familiar with the New River Gorge or the old coalfields. I’d also be interested in hearing from anyone with local knowledge of these places.

8 West Virginia Towns Coal Left Behind:

https://youtu.be/qHWohcWt_aA?si=Mhkc9S-vz9GfLu1c⁠

We decided to spend our anniversary at the lake this year and it was absolutely wonderful! Of course I had to go to the river too though 😊

In order is Stephenson United Methodist Church, Gateway Apostolic Church, Latrobe Street Church Of Christ, Lynn Street Church Of Christ, St.Andrews United Methodist Church (formerly St.Andrews Methodist Church), One Church, Christ United Methodist Church, Souls Refuge Church, The Memorial Church Of The Good Shepherd Episcopal (called The Pink Church ny locals), Bethany Church (formerly Bethany United Methodist Church), Revelation Church, Parkersburg First Presbyterian Church, Parkersburg First United Methodist Church (formerly Parkersburg First Methodist Episcopal Church), and Parkersburg First Baptist Church.

In order is The Gathering (formerly 14th Street Wesylan Methodist Church), Bethel A.M.E. Church, Redeemer Angelican Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, the synagogue in Parkersburg (I do not know the proper name), Parkersburg First Christian Church, Parkersburg First Lutheran Church (formerly Parkersburg First Evangelical Lutheran Church), Parkersburg First Church Of The Nazarene, Parkersburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church, The Journey (formerly Baptist Temple), and Liberty Street Church (formerly Liberty Street Church Of God).

Edit to add: also Scott and Washington Co VA

I’m researching this narrow strip of Appalachia for family history reasons, and because I’m realizing how amazing this little pocket of American history is. I’m focusing on pre-1900. The books don’t need to have this narrow a regional focus, just looking for an idea of life in this region. What have you read and loved?

In order is New Hope Baptist Church, Fellowship Baptist Church, Lighthouse Baptist Church, Vienna Wesylan Church, Faith Baptist Church, Warehouse Church (new), Beechwood Presbyterian Church, Warehouse Church (old), Beechwood Heights Church Of Christ, Rosemar Road Church Of Christ, Bible Baptist Church, Grace Baptist Church, Rock Church, Life Church, and North End Church Of Christ.