GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 28 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces a groundbreaking partnership with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy to introduce an innovative Early Assurance Program (EAP). This collaboration offers current N.C. A&T students with a keen interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy the opportunity for assured admission to the school. "Our co  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 27 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Appalachian Power announced today that its Energy Efficiency Department received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This award is reserved for ENERGY STAR partners who demonstrate outstanding leadership year over year. "We have partnered with ENERGY STAR for many years to enhanc  more

BOONE, North Carolina, March 28 (TNSres) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency sent comments to the Tennessee Valley Authority highlighting "serious deficiencies" with the utility's Final Environmental Impact Statement, or the review of power source alternatives that it is considering for the replacement of the Kingston Fossil Plant in Harriman, Tennessee. The EPA's comments criticize TVA's lack of transparency  more

PENNINGTON GAP, Virginia, March 26 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: The town of Pennington Gap, Virginia, was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's Community Flood Preparedness Fund. The town worked with Appalachian Voices, Wetlands Watch and the Environmental Defense Fund to apply for the grant, which will help the town hire a consultant to conduct a detailed assessment of the town's floodplains and wetlands. The  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) launched the Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative, a funding opportunity that makes available up to $5 million for eligible applicants to: * Conduct research on natural gas and natural gas liquid supply and demand opportunities; or * Support the implementation of an energy hub for hydrogen produced from natural gas using car  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, March 29 -- Coker University issued the following news: Dr. Jane Norwood, 1965, has been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Achievement award. Jane is proud to have graduated from Coker University in 1965 with a degree in elementary education. She has made several transitions since leaving Coker, from being a Coker-Nut to becoming a Cobra with a fighting spirit. Currently, she is a member of the Coker University Board of Trustees and has served twenty-three years, no  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05), Dean of the House, voted for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was signed into law over the weekend finalizing the six bipartisan federal funding bills for 2024. The package saves taxpayers more than $200 billion over the next ten years by cutting wasteful spending, while making strategic investments in our national defense, health care and community  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced Karen Kelly, his former District Director for Kentucky, will be returning as his Chief of Staff in Washington in April. As a native of Pike County, Kelly is eager to serve her home district once again. "It is incredibly valuable to have a Kentuckian leading my legislative operations in Washington, and no one is better suited to help navigate the current pol  more

EMORY, Virginia, March 18 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: By Billy Chandler Emory & Henry College proudly announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Helen Matthews Lewis Women's & Gender Center, held on Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m. The event occurred at the Damer House on the Emory campus. Named in honor of the esteemed Appalachian scholar, teacher, and activist Helen Matthews Lewis, the Center embodies her long legacy of advocacy and dedication to u  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 29 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced one judicial appointment to the Superior Court and one District Attorney appointment. "Both Jason Ramey and Katy Gregg bring extensive legal experience to their new positions and have served North Carolina well over the years," said Governor Cooper. "I am thankful for their willingness to step up and continue serving their communities  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory hosted the second annual Appalachian Carbon Forum in Lexington March 7-8, 2024, where ORNL and University of Kentucky's Center for Applied Energy Research scientists led discussions with representatives from industry, government and academia to discuss ways to transition to clean energy. Launched by ORNL in 2  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, March 29 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power's work to enhance reliability in the Muncie area will temporarily affect traffic patterns near Ball State University beginning Monday, April 1. Motorists should be aware of a road closing affecting Riverside Avenue and lane closures on Tillotson Avenue. Specifically: * Riverside will be closed between Tillotson and Briar Road. The detour will use P  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, March 26 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Dr. Chris Shumate, who has strengthened and expanded Tusculum University's spiritual opportunities, has been promoted to assistant vice president of student affairs and will continue to serve as campus minister. "Dr. Shumate has performed excellently as our campus minister for the last two years, enhancing our caring Christian environment and empowering the Tusculum family to grow spiritually," said Dr. Scott Hum  more

WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news: The Waynesburg University Graduate Counseling Program was recently granted approval to add an online curricular pathway. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) approved the addition of fully digital delivery of the Master of Arts in Counseling and Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. The Addictions Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling con  more