"The devastation across the region has been heartbreaking" One of the nation’s longest and most cherished holiday traditions was extra special this year, serving a region impacted by devastating ...

Santa Claus tosses toys to people during the 82nd run of the CSX Santa Train on Nov. 23 in Dante, Va. The Associated Press ON BOARD THE SANTA TRAIN — Since 1943, the people of Appalachian ...

The Santa Train marks its 82nd running this year, bringing presents and joy to small towns along a 110-mile portion of the CSX rail line tucked into remote coal-country river valleys. Many of the ...

ON BOARD THE SANTA TRAIN (AP) — Since 1943, the people of Appalachian Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee have looked forward to Santa's arrival. Not in a sleigh on their rooftops, but on a train.