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Joan Vannorsdall

Joan Vannorsdall is the author of two novels and dozens of articles about the Appalachian region. She is a former member of the Alleghany County Board of Supervisors and lives in Clifton Forge.

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10 traits of mountain towns on the move

by Joan Vannorsdall May 2, 2022April 28, 2022

What do successful communities have in common? Here are some Appalachian examples.

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