WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * New American Climate Corps partnership between AmeriCorps and EPA will advance environmental justice while preparing young people for good-paying environmental justice careers. * * * AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, today joined the Environmental Protection Agency in announcing Environmental Justice Climate Corps - a new partnership to engage hundreds of young Am  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * READY Grants to Grow is making $9 million available for projects that will build individual, organizational and/or community capacity to help the region's most underserved areas and populations create positive change. * * * Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the launch of READY Grants to Grow, a new, $9 million funding opportunity that will award gran  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Ballad Health, a community health improvement organization, issued the following news release: * * * Major capital investment by Ballad Health underscores health system's commitment to expanding access to advanced technology to patients and regional healthcare professionals * * * Ballad Health is taking an unprecedented step forward in local cancer care, unveiling a new, 10-year capital investment and collaboration with Varian, a Siemens Healthineers comp  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 26 -- Ballad Health, a community health improvement organization, issued the following news release: Franklin Woods Community Hospital is now recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotics Surgery, highlighting Ballad Health's commitment to providing the top-quality patient care with the latest, leading technology. In addition, three surgeons who practice at the hospital earned accreditation as a Surgeon of Excellence from the Surgical Review Corporation: Dr. J  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 24 -- Goshen College issued the following news: What: Poetry reading from "Midlife Calculus," a new book by Britt Kaufmann '96 When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 7:30 8:30 p.m. Location: Koinonia Room, College Mennonite Church Tickets: Free and open to the public When Britt Kaufmann '96 graduated from Goshen College with an English Education degree, she didn't anticipate becoming a math tutor in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina. Nor, when she decided to ta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced eight Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for education and research programs, facility construction and renovations, and he  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (FL-04) today chaired a hearing titled, "Innovative Teacher Preparation: Properly Equipping America's Educators," and offered the following statement, as prepared for delivery: "Have you ever been in your car when you get an alert notifying you something is wrong? Let's face it. There is no such thing as a  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following statement on Sept. 23, 2024: The Tennessee Valley Authority released its draft 2025 Integrated Resource Plan today in which the federal utility lays out plans for how it will meet electricity demand through the next 25 years. Ahead of the IRP release, members of the CleanUpTVA coalition hosted the "Rally for the Valley" at Centennial Park in Nashville, to urge TVA leaders to stop the plans to build seven gas plants acr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Today, a federal judge approved a motion by conservation groups to join in the defense of a Biden administration rule that makes it easier for individuals and community organizations to report problems related to coal mining directly to federal regulators. Citizens Coal Council, Appalachian Voices, the Sierra Club and the Center for Biological Diversity, represented by Kentucky Resources Council,   more

BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, a federal judge approved a motion by conservation groups to join in the defense of a Biden administration rule that makes it easier for individuals and community organizations to report problems related to coal mining directly to federal regulators. Citizens Coal Council, Appalachian Voices, the Sierra Club and the Center for Biological Diversity, represented by   more

EMORY, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: * * * A grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will support Emory & Henry University students as they assist in the development of a wellness center in Glade Spring. * * * By Dirk Moore Emory & Henry is one of 16 institutions selected for the Appalachian Regional Commission's Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI). Participating ACRI students will develop innovative solutions to regional econo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Virginia Tech a $126,000 subgrant. The funding will support the Quantum Appalachia project, an effort to connect quantum computers and devices for information and resource distribution. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "As quantum computing emerges, Appalachia is fertile ground for the quantum technology market  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Big Stone Gap a $700,000 grant. The funding will support infrastructure upgrades at Big Cherry Lake. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Big Cherry Lake reservoir reflects the true beauty and nature of Southwest Virginia. "This ARC grant for $700,000 helps Big Stone Gap upgrade Big Cherry Lake's infrastructure a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County a $700,000 grant. The funding will support wastewater treatment system improvements at the Mountain Empire Community College's (MECC) Center for Workforce and Innovation in Appalachia (CWIA). U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Mountain Empire Community College's CWIA trains and prepares students for   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL) today chaired a hearing titled, "Innovative Teacher Preparation: Properly Equipping America's Educators," and offered the following statement, as prepared for delivery: "Have you e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Tomorrow, September 25, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), will hold a hearing titled "Innovative Teacher Preparation: Properly Equipping America's Educators." "Communities across the   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 24 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00089) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of East Kentucky Network, LLC dba Appalachian Wireless For The Issuance Of A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity To Construct A Tower In Morgan County, Kentucky COMMISSION STAFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO EAST KENTUCKY NETWORK, LLC D/B/A APPALACHIAN WIRELESS East Kentucky Network, LLC d/  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 27 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Collaborative effort with local communities aims to support a regional trail network connecting the College Hill and West Ward neighborhoods in Easton with Palmer and Forks Townships, including Lafayette College's Metzgar Fields * * * By Jill Spotz The Lehigh Valley is known for its interconnected trail network, which provides residents with safe options for recreational activities including walking, runnin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $48,182 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help provide safe, quality housing across West Virginia. "Every West Virginian deserves a roof over their head and a warm, safe place to sleep at night," said Senator Manchin. "This more than $48K investment will help  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- Ohio House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Ohio State Reps. Dani Isaacsohn, D-Cincinnati, and Adam Holmes, R-Nashport: State Reps. Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati) and Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) hosted the inaugural Urban-Appalachian Education Summit on Saturday, September 21st in Athens, Ohio in partnership with the Ohio University Patton College of Education, the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS), and the Ohio 8 Coalition. The summit   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement issued the following news release: The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards. These projects represent the nation's highest achievements in abandoned mine land reclamation and demonstrate outstanding results in restoring previously mined lands. The awardees have helped to protect  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today announced that the National Park Service has awarded a competitive grant of nearly $4.5 million dollars toward land acquisition on Deaverview Mountain in Buncombe County for a future public park. Out of 54 projects in 24 states, this was the only one funded in North Carolina. Deaverview Mountain is currently privately owned and this fed  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) released a statement regarding Caldwell, OH, receiving a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) of $750,000 for their water system improvement project. His statement is as follows: "Access to clean and reliable water is a fundamental necessity for any community, and this grant is a significant investment in the future of Caldwell, p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Says Funding Will Create New Shovel-Ready Site In Ripley--Creating Economic Development Opportunities In Western NY By Attracting New Companies, Creating Good-Paying Jobs, And Bringing In Tax Revenue Funding Comes From The Appalachian Regional Commission, A Federal-State Partnership That Schumer Fought To Boost Funding For In Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jo  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 27 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Three Tennessee Tech University graduate students recently developed a project to take a closer look at an important issue facing local farms: the presence of heavy metals like mercury and cadmium in the soil. These toxic metals can be transferred from the ground into spinach and other leafy greens, posing a health risk to consumers. "Leafy greens take up heavy metals at higher rates, parti  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 27 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman delivered her sixth annual Flagship Address on Thursday, celebrating the progress of the past five years while looking to the future and leaning into the institution's identity as a land-grant university. "We have a covenant with Tennesseans," she told the crowd. "The bond we have with the place we love and the people we serve runs deep and it ru  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University has expanded access to clean energy in the Southeast while further offsetting the university's carbon footprint and maintaining its carbon neutrality. This is thanks to the first "flip the switch" on a solar farm developed through the university's multiyear collaboration with Clearloop, a subsidiary of Silicon Ranch, an alumni-founded solar company based in Nashville. The location model th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,945,692 in federal funding for Lee and Wise counties and the Town of Clintwood to support infrastructure projects that will improve and extend waterline and sewer systems to additional homes. The funding is awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, an economic development partnership that invests in building community and strengthening   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,945,692 in federal funding for Lee and Wise counties and the Town of Clintwood to support infrastructure projects that will improve and extend waterline and sewer systems to additional homes. The funding is awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, an economic development partnership that invests in building community and strengthening l  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Westminster College issued the following news release: Westminster College has been selected as one of 16 Appalachian colleges and universities to participate in the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI) this fall. With a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Westminster students will conduct a feasibility study for the development of a shop featuring Amish goods and works by local artists and artisans. "This impact  more