KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 23 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the qualifiers and pairings for the 2024 NAIA Women's Lacrosse National Championship hosted by the Savannah Sports Council. The eight-team field will get underway in their quest to claim the red banner in Savannah Ga., with games beginning on May 1st and running through the 4th where a NA  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 25 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Emma Johnson of Columbia International (S.C.) has been selected NAIA Women's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week and Kiara Anderson from Hastings (Neb.) has been selected as the NAIA Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week. The duo was selected based on their performances from April 15-21 and were selected out of a pool of nominees from across the country  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: The Board of Directors of American Electric Power Co. (Nasdaq: AEP) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 88 cents a share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of May 10, 2024, and is the company's 456th consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend. AEP has paid a cash dividend on its common stock every quarter since July 1  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSres) -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * New Appalachian Regional Commission Report Highlights Challenges, Offers Solutions to Help Region Pursue Billions in Untapped Growth * * * In a new report issued today by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), small businesses are credited with driving economic and cultural vitality across the Appalachian Region. However, the report also points to the significa  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 90 local government entities, representing 12 Appalachian states, selected to participate in READY Local Governments. One of four tailored tracks under ARC's capacity-building initiative, READY Appalachia, READY Local Governments is designed to help participants leverage federal funding opportunities and create lasting, p  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Environmental Defense Fund and thirteen other health, environmental, and public interest groups are moving to defend the Environmental Protection Agency's clean car standards against a legal challenge. The groups filed a motion to intervene with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit yesterday. "Every year, roadside pollution causes premature deaths, and every year, the climate   more

EMORY, Virginia, April 23 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: By Billy Chandler The director of the Office of International Education at Emory & Henry College has been granted a Fulbright award for international education administrators, allowing her to participate in a two-week seminar in France during the next academic year. During the seminar, Dr. Celeste Gaia, who has led the College's international education program since 2007, will participate in briefings led by inter  more

VIENNA, Virginia, April 26 -- The U.S. Apple Association issued the following news release: Rod Snyder, the Senior Advisor for Agriculture to the EPA Administrator, visited USDA's Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, WV at the invitation of the U.S. Apple Association (USApple). Jim Bair and Mitchell Liwanag from USApple attended the tour, as well as Virginia grower and USApple Board Member, Philip Glaize III, and West Virginia apple grower, Don Dove. Snyder and the group of sta  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following dissent by Commissioner Mark C. Christie on a decision (Docket No. ER24-1313-000) involving award of incentives to Exelon Corp.: * * * In today's order, the majority grants the Abandoned Plant Incentive - a transfer of wealth from consumers to transmission developers and risk from developers to consumers (one may ask whether this is exactly a fair exchange) - even though Exelon has  more

AKRON, Ohio, April 27 (TNSres) -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today reported first quarter 2024 GAAP earnings of $253 million, or $0.44 per basic and diluted share, on revenue of $3.3 billion. This compares to first quarter 2023 GAAP earnings of $292 million, or $0.51 per basic and diluted share, on revenue of $3.2 billion. GAAP results include the impact of special items listed below. Operating (non-GAAP) earnings for the first  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Late yesterday, a number of conservation groups filed a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decision to extend the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Mountain Valley Pipeline's Southgate Project. MVP radically altered its plans for the project almost immediately after the extension was granted. In December 2023,   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following joint news release on April 23, 2024, with five organizations: Late yesterday, a number of conservation groups filed a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decision to extend the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Mountain Valley Pipeline's Southgate Project. MVP radically altered its plans for the project almost immediately after the extensi  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 25 -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University is proud to announce the distinguished keynote speakers for its upcoming Spring Commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 3 and 4, 2024. This year's commencement speakers represent excellence as alumni, embodying leadership, service, philanthropy and accomplishment. Mark Pace '92 will deliver the keynote address at the university's undergraduate ceremony. Amanda Cox, MBA '21, will deliver t  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) proposed rule to update its rural definition to better capture the mountainous and rugged terrain of Appalachia, which will ensure that West Virginia communities receive the federal funding they deserve. This proposed rule is a direct result of Senator Manchin's continued efforts,  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 24 -- The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities issued the following news release: Morgan Franklin has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) as program coordinator. The Endowment is the nation's largest public charity dedicated to serving the forestry sector and Franklin will manage program activities and support grant and contract management. "We are thrilled to have Morgan join us," said Delie Wilkins, program officer f  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Solar Access For All Coalition celebrates today's announcement of the Solar For All grant award winners. This milestone marks a monumental leap towards a greener, more equitable future for our communities. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced (https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-7-billion-solar-all-grants-deliver-residential) that 60 selectees wil  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced up to $60 million in funding to create regional teams to support the development of critical mineral and materials supply chains and novel high-value, nonfuel carbon-based products from unconventional and secondary feedstocks, such as co  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Today, environmental and public health groups moved to intervene to defend the Environmental Protection Agency's final standards for light-duty cars and trucks. Intervening environmental organizations include Sierra Club, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, American Lung Association, American Public Health Association, Appalachian Mountain Club, Center for Biological Diversity, Clean Air Coun  more

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, April 25 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: The University of Mount Olive recently held a dessert reception for two employees with a combined employment history of 91 years at the University. Director of Library Services Ms. Pam Wood will retire on June 30, ending her 55-year career at UMO. Dr. K. David Hines, Christian Studies Department Chair, will retire on May 15 after 36 years of service in a variety of roles. In recognition of the man  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 24 -- The Clemson University's Cooperative Extension issued the following news: Distinguished Clemson University scholars convened over two days to better understand what defines the rapidly growing region of the Upstate. The College of Arts and Humanities, College of Architecture, Art and Construction and School of Architecture hosted five informative and collaborative roundtable sessions on April 4-5 in the Barnes Center. Renowned author and Clemson alumnus Ron  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University will help expand access to clean energy in Brownsville, Tennessee, while further offsetting the institution's carbon footprint--thanks to the second of three solar farms being developed through the university's multiyear collaboration with Clearloop, a subsidiary of Silicon Ranch, an alumni-founded solar company based in Nashville. Vanderbilt's latest investment in solar energy will be in a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: Wake Tech is extremely pleased to announce the addition of Fayetteville State University's Bronco Benefit program to its university transfer options. The program guarantees admission to FSU to Wake Tech graduates who want to complete a bachelor's degree and creates a supportive and seamless transfer process. Wake Tech and FSU officials celebrated the new partnership Monday at a signing ceremony  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, April 24 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Marlon W. Morgan Earlier this year, Western Carolina University was ranked 34th on Forbes' list of Best Mid-Size employers for 2024. On Tuesday, April 24, the university's faculty and staff were celebrated during the annual Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards ceremony. "Our faculty and staff have worked incredibly hard to make this year a successful and memorable one for our students," Chancellor  more