About Us
Melody Sands, Ph.D., Writer, Photographer & Editor
Sands has over 40 years of experience running a newspaper and informing her community of new developments. She won the Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award for fighting for the public’s right to know. We strive to follow well-balanced journalism practices of accountability, accuracy, and fairness. Have a story idea or an issue that needs coverage, contact us: at info@appalachianopportunities.org.
Established to bring you the best news and features of Appalachia, best practices that are more than pointing out problems, but instead provide solutions-oriented in tackling the challenges of living in the region.
Carolyn Fisk, Master Gardener & Journalist
Carolyn Fisk, a coal miner's daughter, has earned a Master’s of Journalism and a degree in Landscape and turf management and is a master gardener. She ran a successful landscape business and is an avid gardener and horsewoman. Appalachian Opportunities’ mission is to inform about living and thriving in Appalachia by exploring issues, highlighting best practices, and seeking solutions.
