CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA disappointed by FCC takebacks, lack of due process in decision to end library hotspots, school bus Wi-Fi * Washington, D.C. - The American Library Association (ALA) and partners in the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition, expressed disappointment with today's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote to end E-Rate support for library and sch  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Permits for coal-hauling in Monongahela National Forest are terminated U.S. Forest Service terminated its authorization for bankrupt South Fork Coal Company, which had already idled operations * CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Late Wednesday, attorneys representing a coalition of conservation groups asked a judge to dismiss their case against the U.S. Forest Service. The lawsuit allege  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by David M. Jackson, president and CEO of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, from a Sept. 22, 2025, hearing entitled "SBA's Hurricane Helene Response: One Year Later." SBA is the Small Business Administration. * * * Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and distinguished members of the committee: My name is David Jackson, and I serve as President/CEO of the Boone Area Chamber of Com  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Endangered Fish Protected After Forest Service Pulls Harmful Coal Hauling Permit in West Virginia * CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- A legal challenge to a coal hauling permit in the Monongahela National Forest came to a successful close today after the U.S. Forest Service terminated the permit in September and confirmed that all harmful coal hauling had ceased. The lawsuit was brought  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA partners with Powell Economic Partnership to strengthen outdoor recreation economy * POWELL, Wyo. - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Denali Commission and the Northern Border Regional Commission have selected the Powell Economic Partnership to be a part of the Recreation Economy for R  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Partners with Rural Communities to Strengthen Outdoor Recreation Economy, Make America Beautiful Again * WASHINGTON -- Today, in support of the Trump Administration's Make America Beautiful Commission Exit EPA's website goals, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Denali Commission, and the North  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * FERC releases Environmental Assessment of Southgate's plans to alter pipeline * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released an Environmental Assessment for the methane gas pipeline Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate, proposed for Virginia and North Carolina. The assessment claims to analyze the environmental impacts of the Mountain Valley Pipeline's amendmen  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * FERC releases Environmental Assessment of Southgate's plans to alter pipeline * October 3, 2025 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released an Environmental Assessment for the methane gas pipeline Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate, proposed for Virginia and Nort  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Denies Petition to Reopen EQT, Quantum Energy Order * The Federal Trade Commission denied a petition seeking to reopen and set aside a final consent order involving a $5.2 billion cash-and-stock deal between private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners and natural gas producer EQT Corporation. Following a public comment period, the FTC determined that the petition should be denied since Quantum  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces $9 Million In Grants To 14 Nonprofit Volunteer Organizations Helping to Rebuild Western North Carolina * Today Governor Stein announced that 14 nonprofit Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs) have received more than $9 million in grants for housing repair and reconstruction projects to aid in the recovery of western North Carolina after Hurrica  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $25,000 Grant for Abingdon EDA Project * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Town of Abingdon a $25,000 grant for an Economic Development Authority (EDA) project. The funding will support a strategic planning project to assess workforce development and housing challenges. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "The Town o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $280,000 Grant for SWVA Higher Ed Center * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $280,000 grant for student workforce development. The funding will support 25 students whose prospective careers contribute to economic development in Southwest Virginia. U.S. Congressman Morga  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $500,000 Grant for Regional Workforce Development * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Foundation, whose board is based in Radford, Virginia, a $500,000 grant for workforce development. The funding will support the training of 200 individuals, service to 100 businesses and eight workforce development initiative  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant for Rex Theater Revitalization * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the City of Galax a $700,000 grant for a project to revitalize the Rex Theater. The funding will support renovation work and upgrades at the Rex Theater. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "The Rex Theater is an iconic venue that has  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Passing of Damascus Town Council Member Jack McCrady * Damascus Town Councilman Jack Richard McCrady, Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 2. In response to his passing, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Jack McCrady provided strong and experienced leadership that benefitted his Southwest Virginia community. As a mayor, town councilma  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Miners and supporters will rally to demand safeguards from black lung disease on Oct. 14 * CONTACTS: Chelsea Barnes, Director of Government Affairs and Strategy, chelsea [at] appvoices.org, (614) 205-6424 On Tuesday, Oct. 14, coal miners, members of the Black Lung Association and their supporters will rally in front of the Department of Labor's headquarters in Washington,   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 30 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Annual Wildlife Oral Rabies Vaccination Program Begins Mid-October to Help Protect North Carolinians and Their Pets The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help prevent the spread of rabies. Starting mid-October, Wildlife Services will be distributing oral rabies vaccine for wild r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Tourism to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Contributes $24,310,000 to Local Economy MIDDLESBORO, Ky. -- A new National Park Service report shows that 729,249 visitors to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2024 spent $23,973,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $24,310,000. "Cumberland Gap   more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Oct. 1 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Hosts Over 100 Attendees for Carolinas Food Insecurity Summit * NEWBERRY, S.C. -- October 1, 2025 On Saturday, September 27th, Newberry College hosted the 2nd Annual Food Insecurity Summit, where 110 participants from different schools, food banks, nonprofits, and other agencies across the Carolinas united to tackle the issues faced by countless students while reducing the stigma surroundin  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Taylor (Ind.) Continues as Unanimous No. 1, Cornerstone (Mich.) Enters Top 10 at No. 7 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Cornerstone (Mich.) ascended six spots to No. 7 and Taylor (Ind.) remained a unanimous No. 1, in the second regular-season release of the 2025 NAIA Women's Cross Country Coaches' Top 25. Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) also experienced upward moveme  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * The Master's, Indiana Wesleyan Garner First-Place Votes, as TMU Remains No. 1 in Men's Cross Country Top 25 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Despite movement at five spots, the top 10 remained the same 10 teams, headlined by The Master's (Calif.) at No. 1 in the second regular-season edition of the 2025 NAIA Men's Cross Country Top 25. The Mustangs collected  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Trump administration announces new efforts to increase electricity prices and pollution * September 29, 2025 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org Today, the Trump administration announced a number of new initiatives to prop up coal mining and coal-fired power plants. The new initiatives include an announcement by the U.S. Envir  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Lance Corporal Ron Zaleski, United States Marine Corps (Vietnam) * Watch the Video Here SARASOTA - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida's 17th District. This interview fea  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Extension's Skill Up Tennessee Program Expands to Help Adults in Recovery Appalachian Regional Commission Awards Nearly $500,000 to Skill Up Tennessee Recovery Initiative * Adults who have a history of using drugs or are at an increased risk of substance use disorder often need additional help acquiring necessary job skills and finding employment. This challenge  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Funding for the Rex Theater Revitalization Project in Galax * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $700,000 in funding awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Rex Theater Revitalization project to help the City of Galax preserve and highlight its unique cultural heritage as well as improve the long-term econom  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Funding for the Rex Theater Revitalization Project in Galax * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $700,000 in funding awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Rex Theater Revitalization project to help the City of Galax preserve and highlight its unique cultural heritage as well as improve the long-term economic impa  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Oct. 3 (TNSjou) -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution posted the following news release: * * * USS Arizona provides blueprint for addressing oil leakage at thousands of WWII shipwrecks The findings underscore the USS Arizona's dual role as a solemn memorial and a "living laboratory." * A new study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin shows that oil is still seeping from the wreck of the USS Arizona, more than 80 years after its sinking at Pearl Harbor. The stu  more