The Daily Yonder

In rural Yancey County, North Carolina, a heated public debate about withdrawing from the regional library system reveals how political divisions can threaten public services in rural communities that need them the most.

What does homelessness in rural America look like?

Some rural counties are trying an approach to tackle childcare shortages. A new program supports home-based childcare providers with resources, education, and grants.

Once illegal but highly sought-after, the hard “likker” of Appalachia is slowly trickling into the wide river of government-sanctioned booze.

The end of the Covid-19 public health emergency could affect the bottom line of rural hospitals, mainly from the loss of Medicaid patients who will have to requalify for coverage. Telehealth provisions will remain throughout 2024.

Within a single lifetime, some rural communities have gone from switchboards and party lines to fiber-optic internet. The need for rural America to keep up with the change is greater than ever.

Keeping your rural driveway clear will endear you to UPS, FedEx, and propane delivery drivers, first responders, and others. Here are things to know when you live in snow country.