COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: Franklin University, one of the leading educators of working adults, is proud to be selected to spearhead a transformative initiative to tackle the critical educator shortage in southeastern Ohio's coal-impacted communities. As a key partner in the Appalachian Educator EmPOWERment Consortium, Franklin will utilize a $1.75 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to impact teacher training and r  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: After catastrophic storms like Hurricanes Helene and Milton, heroes converge. Among them, lineworkers, tree crews, assessors and other utility workers put in long hours, with boots on the ground in perilous conditions, working to restore normalcy in devastated areas. But not everyone has to know how to install a new pole or restring a transmission line to be someone'  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Utility's IRP seeks solutions that would stall clean energy transition * * * Today Dominion Energy filed its Integrated Resource Plan, better known as its IRP, calling for more gas-powered electricity. The plan fails to model investments in renewables at the level needed to move us to a zero-carbon grid and instead relies on retaining the company's current fossil fuel fleet through  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * Largest POWER funding package to date is expected to create more than 2,400 new jobs and train over 10,500 workers for new opportunities in Appalachia's coal-impacted communities across 10 states. * * * PITTSBURGH, Pa., October 16, 2024--Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $68.2 million to 65 projects through its Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a new investment for the Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) to provide advanced manufacturing training and comprehensive technical assistance to manufacturers located in Ashtabula, Belmont, Columbiana, Jefferson, Mahoning, Monroe, and Trumbull counties. The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $1,795,000 grant to the YBI's Rising Tides Initiative which   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a new investment in high-speed internet in Jefferson County. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $2.5 million to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners for the Jefferson County Broadband Connectivity project that will establish public-private partnerships with Internet Service Providers in order to provide broadband internet to Springfie  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Grants from Appalachian Regional Commission will help communities affected by job losses in coal mining, coal powerplant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries 21 projects across the Commonwealth are receiving more than $18.4 million for economic development Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced funding for 21 projects in Pennsylvania coal communities, including workforce training, busi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) will receive a federal grant of $1,999,999 for the Ripley Interstate Shovel Ready Site (RISRS) project. The project is expected to generate $60 million in private investment and create 320 new jobs in the region. "The Ripley Shovel Ready Site will bring good-paying jobs, attract new busi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Alfred State is receiving a federal grant of $1,998,370 for training programs to bolster the workforce for the heavy equipment and trucking industries. "Businesses in the Southern Tier face a shortage of skilled workers, and this program can create new opportunities for local students and workers to gain the skills necessary to meet the growing   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Nashville, Tennessee The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has paused two essential water permits for the proposed Cumberland Gas Pipeline, which would cut through parts of Dickson, Houston, and Stewart Counties in Middle Tennessee. The stays, which freeze the permits until the court issues final rulings sometime next year, were issued late Friday afternoon and halt pipeline construction   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Nashville, Tennessee The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has paused two essential water permits for the proposed Cumberland Gas Pipeline, which would cut through parts of Dickson, Houston, and Stewart Counties in Middle Tennessee. The stays, which freeze the permits until the court issues final rulings sometime next year, were issued late Friday afternoon and halt pipeline construction   more

BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following joint news release: * * * Press release from the Southern Environmental Law Center, Appalachian Mountain Advocates, Appalachian Voices, and the Sierra Club * * * NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit has paused two essential water permits for the proposed Cumberland Gas Pipeline, which would cut through parts of Dickson, Houston and Stewart counties in Middle Tennessee. The stays, which free  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: RALEIGH, N.C. A Disaster Recovery Center is opening Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Boone (Watauga County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Helene. The Watauga County DRC is located at: Appalachian Enterprise Center130 Poplar Grove Connector Boone, N.C. 28607Open: 8 a.m. 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is a on  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management issued the following news release: * * * Projects Will Support Pilot-Scale Testing of Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies * * * The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), with DOE's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO), today announced more than $58.5 million in federal funding for 11 projects to help develop a commercially vi  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * Utility's IRP seeks solutions that would stall clean energy transition * * * RICHMOND, VA. - Today Dominion Energy filed its Integrated Resource Plan, better known as its IRP, calling for more gas-powered electricity. The plan fails to model investments in renewables at the level needed to move us to a zero-carbon grid and instead relies on retaining the Comp  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Government Publishing Office issued the following news release: Libraries at the University of Minnesota, the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, the University of Kentucky, and the University of South Carolina have expanded upon their Preservation Steward collections with the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). To help libraries meet the needs of efficient Government document stewardship in the digital era, GPO has established Preservation Stewards to support c  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced 107 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Georgia Maternal and Infant Health Advisory Commission Keisha Callins is an accomplished obstetrician-gynecologist and public health expert with extensive experience in clinical practice, academic leadership, research, and community service. She holds a Doctor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on July 7, 2024, entitled "Utica/Point Pleasant Brine Isotopic Compositions (7Li, 11b, 138Ba) Elucidate Mechanisms Of Lithium Enrichment In The Appalachian Basin". The article was written by Bonnie McDevitt, Travis L. Tasker, Rachel Coyte, Madalyn S. Blondes, Brian W. Stewart, Rosemary C Capo, J. Alexandra Hakala, Avner Vengosh, William D Burgos and Nathaniel R. Warne  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded LENOWISCO Planning District Commission a $1,319,443 grant. The funding will support the development of new broadband networks in Central Appalachia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This ARC grant for more than $1.3 million helps LENOWISCO Planning District Commission potentially develop data centers in Central  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Appalachian Sustainable Development a $1,692,538 grant. The funding will serve businesses, organizations and others that contribute to Appalachia's food and agriculture industries. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This ARC grant for nearly $1.7 million helps Appalachian Sustainable Development support food and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Piedmont Regional Community Services Board a $500,000 grant. The funding will support expanded access to recovery services and increase employment opportunities. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This ARC grant for $500,000 helps Piedmont Regional Community Services Board improve greater access to substance use   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Friends of Southwest Virginia a $750,000 grant. The funding will support the evaluation of economic impacts of projects undertaken by Friends of Southwest Virginia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This ARC grant for $750,000 helps Friends of Southwest Virginia hire a team of consultants to identify strengths i  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 17 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: * * * Letter to 2024 hopefuls celebrates progress since release of National Economic Transition Platform and lays out critical needs, including flood resilience and infrastructure investments * * * Today, local, regional and national organizations sent a letter to both 2024 major party presidential candidates outlining progress made in support of sustainable economic development in coal-impacted communiti  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 19 -- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet issued the following news on Oct. 18, 2024: FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 18, 2024) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced $30.2 million to help support Eastern Kentucky's efforts to rebuild from natural disasters and boost economic growth in the region. Twelve recipients in eight counties are receiving the funds as part of the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- 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 $19,243,249 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for 14 projects in West Virginia. The funding will support economic and workforce development, outdoor recreation, and historical restoration across the state. "The Appalachian Regional Commission's continued commitment to revitalizi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: MOREHEAD, KY (Oct. 17, 2024) - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) visited Morehead State University's Space Science Center on Thursday to announce a federal earmark totaling nearly $10 million in Community Project Funding to broaden the region's highly competitive deep space network. The funding will be used to enhance the two space tracking stations on campus to support future government-funded and com  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: PIKEVILLE, KY - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers and U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell introduced mirroring legislation to designate the Kentucky Wildlands as Kentucky's first National Heritage Area. Congressman Rogers announced the news on Friday during the annual SOAR Summit in Pikeville. "Our beautiful Appalachian Mountains in southern and eastern Kentucky are full of outdoor adventures, incr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) released a statement of congratulations to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners for securing a $2,500,000 loan from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Jefferson County Broadband Connectivity project. His statement is as follows: "I want to extend my sincere congratulations to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners for securing this vital gra  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) released a statement regarding the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) grant to the Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) for the Rising Tides Initiative. His statement is as follows: "I am thrilled to congratulate YBI on receiving this grant for their Rising Tides Initiative. "This initiative is poised to make a real difference in the lives of lo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: PITTSBURGH, PA - October 16, 2024 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, along with leaders from Catalyst Connection, the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED), and the Southwest Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), to announce a historic $68.2 million investment in ARC POWER grants. The announcement took pl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: COLLEGE TOWNSHIP, Pa.- Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson announced the ClearWater Conservancy in College Township as the recipient of a $2 million Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) grant. This investment will construct a local conservation hub and increase environmental stewardship throughout the region. "  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following written testimony by Corey Wiggins, federal co-chair at the Delta Regional Authority, from a Sept. 18, 2024, hearing entitled "America's Regional Commissions: Sharing Best Practices in Regional and Economic Development": * * * On behalf of the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), I am pleased to present the Delta Regional Authority's Written Testimony Regarding America's Regional Commissions: Sharing Bes  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has paused two essential water permits for the proposed Cumberland Gas Pipeline, which would cut through parts of Dickson, Houston, and Stewart Counties in Middle Tennessee. The stays, which freeze the permits until the court issues final rulings sometime next year, were issued late Friday afternoon an  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Several Tusculum University academic leaders have earned promotions in recognition of their strong performance and ability to help lead Tennessee's first higher education institution to further success. The advancements for these experienced professionals were part of a realignment of the academic structure to best meet current needs of Tusculum students and the university. They tap into the strengths of these ind  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $2,069,443 in federal funding to boost economic development across Southwest Virginia. The funding was awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)'s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative, which provides funding to help communities and regions that have been affected by job losses  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $2,069,443 in federal funding to boost economic development across Southwest Virginia. The funding was awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)'s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative, which provides funding to help communities and regions that have been affected by job losses   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $2,192,538 in federal funding to support projects across Southwest Virginia. The funding was awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments that innovates and invests to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in 423 counties across the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $2,192,538 in federal funding to support projects across Southwest Virginia. The funding was awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments that innovates and invests to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in 423 counties across the   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Primarily known for having composed the popular song "Seven Bridges Road," singer-songwriter Steve Young remains broadly influential if largely overlooked. A pioneering figure in the three music subgenres of country-rock, outlaw country and Americana, Young recorded many critically acclaimed albums. The Eagles, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr., Billy Strings, Alan Jackson and Del M  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Christendom's women's soccer team kept their historic streak alive on Saturday, holding Johnson & Wales to a 0-0 tie in a defensive thriller. The women's soccer team has not lost a game since their opening matchup of the season, with only two games left on the calendar for the regular season. The women's soccer team, following a nine-game winning streak that lasted the entire month of September, fought to their fi  more