KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 12 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: Graceland (Iowa) wide receiver Gerald Monroe and Bluefield (Va.) defensive lineman Quincy Robinson headline the 2024 AFCA NAIA Coaches' All-America Teams announced today by the American Football Coaches Association. The AFCA recognizes the first and second teams, while the NAIA adds in the third team honors. The AFCA has selected an All-America team since 1945 and curr  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Dec. 11 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which invests in the nation's water infrastructure, including flood control and ecosystem restoration. This year, the legislation also includes reauthorization of and significant updates to the Economic Development Administration. The legislation includes many measures that su  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Dec. 12 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: * * * Amid new coal mergers, new Department of Labor safeguard closes "self-insurance" loopholes that currently allow industry to dump liabilities on Black Lung Trust Fund * * * COAL COUNTRY - Today, the Biden Administration's Department of Labor released a new rule to address a long-abused loophole that allows coal companies to walk away from their legal duty to pay benefits to miners who worked for them  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Dec. 12 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: NASHVILLE -- Today the Tennessee Valley Authority concluded the public engagement process for its draft Integrated Resource Plan -- a long-term plan for how TVA will produce electricity over the next 25 years. After releasing its draft IRP in September, TVA held 10 public open houses at different locations throughout its service area and two virtual webinars. The agency also accepted public   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies and organizations to deliver funds for projects she championed, including healthcare, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, public safety, rural development, education, and economic development projects. More information on each project c  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Dec. 13 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: RICHWOOD, W.Va. -- Today, 11 conservation organizations urged the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to take immediate action to close an illegal coal haul road in the Monongahela National Forest in Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties, West Virginia. In a letter addressed to the agency's leadership, the groups explained that South Fork Coal Company falsely claimed that its Haulroad #  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Settlement will result in annual reductions of over 8,350 tons of pollution * * * Today, Dec. 10, the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Justice and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) announced a proposed settlement with PennEnergy Resources, LLC (PennEnergy) resolving alleged Clean Air Act and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act violations involvin  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 10 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation is once again standing up for religious liberty in Parkersburg, W.Va.. A pagan organization was discriminatorily barred from participating in the city's Christmas Parade on Dec. 7. FFRF was alerted to this constitutional violation after the Appalachian Pagan Ministry reported being denied participation despite meeting all application r  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Friends of Southwest Virginia a $1,300,000 grant. The funding will support an assessment of damage to outdoor recreation assets resulting from Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This ARC grant for $1,300,000 helps Friends of Southwest Virginia hire an engineering firm to conduct a thorough asses  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement on the passing of Sister Bernadette Kenny: "I am saddened to learn the news that Sister Bernadette Kenny has passed. Sister Kenny was an instrumental figure in addressing the health care needs of the Coalfields region of Southwest Virginia. Throughout her tenure with the Health Wagon, the beneficial services and programs, like RAM,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ), Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH), and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) led a letter signed by 100 Members of Congress and Senators to House and Senate leadership urging them to extend telehealth coverage benefits so that all Medicare beneficiaries retain access to these services. Without an extension  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Settlement Will Result in Annual Reductions of Over 8,350 Tons of Pollution * * * Today, the Justice Department, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) announced a proposed settlement with PennEnergy Resources LLC (PennEnergy) resolving alleged Clean Air Act and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act violations   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 14 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE: NOG) in connection with a Joint Development Program with one of Appalachia's most capital efficient operators. The program, which covers drilling activities in calendar year 2025, requires a capital commitment from NOG expected not to exceed $160 million for a 15% working interest. The program provides for participation in Appalachia wells  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: A new study suggests that increased maple populations may leave forests in western North Carolina more vulnerable to extreme weather conditions like flooding and drought. The southern Appalachian Mountains feature large, intact forests with frequent precipitation. This kind of area would not typically be a place to look for the effects of climate change, but the emergence of more "t  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Secretary Dunn visited Williamsport to highlight one of 36 projects that will expand trails invest in local communities, and grow the outdoor recreation economy * * * Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Williamsport to celebrate a $649,900 grant to Lycoming County that supports Phase 1 of   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * Settlement Will Result in Annual Reductions of Over 8,350 Tons of Pollution * * * Today, the Justice Department, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) announced a proposed settlement with PennEnergy Resources LLC (PennEnergy) resolving alleged Clean Air Act and Pennsylvani  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced that he has been elected a Vice Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) for the 119th Congress. "Right now, we need bold, progressive leadership to push back against an increasingly extreme Republican majority and put power back where it belongs--with the people," said Rep. McGarvey. "As the sole Democrat representing Kentucky in Washington  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 10 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: By Jim Wozniak Seniors in Tusculum University's natural sciences program have taken another step forward in becoming career-ready professionals with special presentations made to faculty members and fellow students. The biology, chemistry and environmental science programs held their senior seminar Friday, Dec. 6, in the state-of-the-art Meen Center. Fifteen students who will be graduating during this academic ye  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01), Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-07), Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) announced they led a letter signed by 100 Members of Congress and Senators to House and Senate leadership urging them to extend telehealth coverage benefits so that all Medicare beneficiaries retain access to these services. Without an extension by Decem  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Funding Will Improve Access to a Clean, Reliable Electric Grid and Safe Drinking Water for Millions in Rural and Tribal Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities across 44 states to expand access to a clean and reliable electric grid, provide safe drinking water and create good-paying jobs.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Today the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the Water Resources Development Act: bipartisan, bicameral legislation that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation's ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and   more