An item of interest for Melungeon followers extracted from the Kingsport (TN) Times-News, July 3. Clinch Valley College in Wise (VA) will host, "Second Union: A Melungeon Gathering," from Thursday through July 12 on the campus. The event will feature presentations by noted genealogists, Melungeon researchers and other experts on Appalachian culture. Among the topics will be: Will Allen Dromgoole and the Melungeon Articles of 1891 Tracking Melungeon Medical Conditions The Melungeon-Turkish Connections Avoiding the Pitfalls of Melungeon Research The Melungeons and Walter Plecker and other topics.... In addition to the seminars, Second Union will include day trips to ancestral Melungeon homes, an afternoon picnic, traditional Appalachian music and a moderated "town meeting" to discuss current sociological issues. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call (540) 523-0891. Happy hunting.