In his debut blog post, staffer Ben Childers explores the possibility of a race track in Corbin, Kentucky that could bring an economic boom to Appalachia. However, a legal battle concerning licensing stands in the way of this potentially lucrative establishment.
Data Mining: How Computer Programming Education Can Bridge the Gap Between Old and New Industry in Appalachia
In this article, Notes Editor Connor D. Hicks explains the employment prospects for former, Appalachian coal-miners in search of new occupations while their historic industry slowly erodes. This article explores the potential job market for these blue-collar workers in an unexpected area…technology. Click below to read more.