BOONE, North Carolina, April 22 (TNSPer) -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: Appalachian State University has appointed alumna Emma Hatfield-Sidden '08 '19 as principal of its newest lab school, the Academy at Elkin, slated to open this fall. Her appointment will take effect May 31. "Student success is always at the forefront of everything I do," Hatfield-Sidden said. "With the collaboration and support from both Appalachian State University and Elkin City Schools, the A  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSAwa) -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release: In recognition of their longstanding support of national park protection, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is naming Nature Valley the recipient of its second annual National Park Defender award. The news comes during National Park Week, an annual celebration that invites people to learn about, celebrate and visit America's more than 420 national park sites. Established  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 23 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news release: Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $170,000 grant to help the city of Dora replace a vital component in its infrastructure and avoid a potential health and safety concern. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to replace a sewage system pump station. "For more than 50 years the Appalachian Regional Commission has been assisting small cities and rura  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 19 (TNSPol)(TNScapV) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following joint news release with 77 organizations: Dozens of Appalachian organizations and national partners submitted a letter to President Joe Biden, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to make sure that a budget reconciliation package under negotiation in Congress targets climate action spending in ways that help communities in coal-impacted Appalachia a  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 21 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Appalachian Power, along with Wheeling Power, submitted its Expanded Net Energy Cost (ENEC) filing yesterday to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) requesting a $297 million upward adjustment in the ENEC rate. The ENEC reimburses the company on a dollar-for-dollar basis for coal and natural gas to fuel power plants and for purchased power. The compan  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 20 (TNSRes) -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: By Jan Todd Approximately 5% to 10% of children stutter during their childhood -- though most outgrow the condition. However, for about 1% of the population, the communication disorder persists, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Thanks to a generous donation from Appalachian State University alumnus Dr. Ed Rankin '79 and his wife, Thuy Le, suppor  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSPol)(TNSCapV) -- The Wilderness Society issued the following joint news release with 55 organizations: The co-signers are the American Forests, American Hiking Society, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Audubon California, Azul, Californians for Western Wilderness, Center for Biological Diversity, Center for Large Landscape Conservation, Chesapeake Conservancy, Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship, Creation Justice Ministries, Defenders of Wildlife, Earthjustice, Enda  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman David Trone applauded the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's commitment to allocate $53 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds toward the extension of Route 219 in Pennsylvania, which will in turn connect to Maryland's portion of the highway. The funding will be used to complete essential pre-construction efforts and will continue to promote the project's benefits to secure furt  more

CUMBERLAND, Maryland, April 19 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Last week, Congressman David Trone visited Allegany County and Washington County to attend the grand opening of a new NARCAN vending machine, accept the Development District Association of Appalachia's (DDAA) Congressional Award, visit an IBEW Training Center, and tour Western Maryland health care programs. The NARCAN "Right Now Ready" vending machine was donated by Harbor Path and FFF Enterprises  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $150,000 grant to the Buckeye Hills Regional Council in Marietta for redevelopment planning of The Ridges complex, a former asylum currently owned by Ohio University. This funding will help lay out the means to adaptively reuse existing buildings, preserve natural areas for the community's use, and develop  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 19, 2022: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today visited Yeager International Airport in Charleston, W.Va. where she toured Marshall University's Bill Noe Flight School and participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new U.S. Customs facility. First, Senator Capito toured Marshall University's Bill Noe Flight School, which is one of two programs offered  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that PennDOT will commit $53 million in federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to complete the pre-construction phase of US-219 in Somerset County. This funding will support final design, utility relocations and right-of-way acquisition. Once this phase is complete, PennDOT can begin construction of US-219. The project will create and  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Paul F. Ziemkiewicz, director of the Water Research Institute at West Virginia University, involving a March 31, 2022, hearing on domestic critical mineral supply chains: * * * I am the Director of the West Virginia University Water Research Institute, a component of WVU's Energy Institute. The Institute serves to facilitate collaborative and innovative solutions for the energy and envir  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on April 20, 2022: Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced a new clinic program in partnership with the Appalachian School of Law. The Advanced Appellate Advocacy Program will allow ASL law students to work with attorneys at the Office of the Attorney General in criminal appeal cases. "ASL is an incredible asset to Southwest Virginia. ASL students are well-rounded, hardworking, a  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 19 -- The West Virginia Attorney General issued the following opinion on April 18, 2022, with Solicitor General Lindsay See and Deputy Attorney General Virginia Payne: * * * The Honorable Mac Warner, West Virginia Secretary of State, State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Bldg 1, Rm-157-K, Charleston, WV 25305 Dear Secretary Warner: You have asked for an Opinion of the Attorney General concerning the selection process of community voting locations fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 19, 2022: * * * Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces the Rural Partners Network to Empower Rural Communities to Access Federal Resources President Biden is committed to ensuring federal resources and opportunities that can benefit rural America actually reach rural America. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is launching the Rural Partners Network (RPN), a new whole-of-government effort led by th  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 20, 2022: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces the Rural Partners Network to Empower Rural Communities to Access Federal Resources President Biden is committed to ensuring federal resources and opportunities that can benefit rural America actually reach rural America. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is launching the Rural Partners Network (RPN), a new whole-of-government effort led by the U.S. Depa  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 21 -- Ballad Health, a community health improvement organization, issued the following news release: A five-year grant will enable students in Southwest Virginia to pursue healthcare careers, thereby strengthening access to quality care throughout the Appalachian Highlands. Through a grant from the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, educational institutions in Wise County - including city and county middle schools, high schools and higher education institutions   more