University of Virginia class comes to Appalachia to learn about investments in the area.

University of Virginia Professor Christine Mahoney looks at a ledger at the Mountain Heritage Museum and Gallery in St. Paul, Virginia as part of a visit with her J-Term Class.

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https://news.virginia.edu/content/faculty-spotlight-investment-not-charity-will-alleviate-poverty-appalachia

Three sport athlete, Air Force bound and all around great kid

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Chase Morelock is from Appalachia High School and is the 2011 Pappy Award winner from the Bristol Herald Courier. See Tricities.com for the story.