BOONE, North Carolina, April 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Groups ask D.C. Circuit to set aside FERC certificate for MVP Southgate gas pipeline * Seven conservation and community groups filed a court challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authorization for Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC to construct the MVP Southgate gas pipeline. The petition for review, filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center, Appalachian M  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Aderholt Announces $1 Million ARC Grant for Cullman County Foundry Farm Building Project * CULLMAN COUNTY, AL -Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today highlighted a $1 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Foundry Farm Building Project in Cullman County. The grant, awarded to the Foundry Ministries, will be used to construct an 11,400 square foot multi-purpose   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * April at ETSU: Music, theater and family fun * Discover April events at ETSU, including the Mountain Made festival, music concerts, a benefit walk and family fun. From the return of a traditional folk music festival to campus to theater productions and more, there's something for everyone at East Tennessee State University in April. Music lovers will find performances by not only impress  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Competitive Carriers Association issued the following news release: * * * CCA's 2026 Mobility & Connectivity Show Announces Keynote Line-up Competitive Carriers Association's (CCA) 2026 Mobility & Connectivity Show (MCS) will host two days of keynotes and executive panels with industry leaders from Appalachian Wireless, Baker Tilly, Cellcom, C Spire, Ericsson, Nex-Tech Wireless, Oracle Infrastructure, and UNICO. Topics of discussion include the future and importance  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Court Voids North Carolina National Forest Plan for Violating Endangered Species Act * ASHEVILLE, N.C. -In a major victory for communities and wildlife in North Carolina, a court has ruled that federal agencies violated the Endangered Species Act by relying on a faulty analysis when they created the controversial Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan. The court's Tuesday decision pr  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * Electric Bill Payment Assistance Available for AEP Ohio Customers Through Neighbor to Neighbor Program GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio is encouraging customers who have fallen behind on their bills to apply for the Neighbor to Neighbor program. The program provides utility assistance grants that are applied directly to customers' electric bills. When costs are rising for many necessi  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Competitive Carriers Association issued the following news release: * * * Fierce Network Returns to MCS to Host a Regional Carrier Keynote Panel Communications service providers and industry stakeholders from across the nation will convene at Competitive Carriers Association's 2026 Mobility & Connectivity Show (MCS), April 14-16 in Louisville, KY for three days of educational sessions, exhibits, and networking. Fierce Network is set to return to the show with a head  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Groups ask D.C. Circuit to set aside FERC certificate for MVP Southgate gas pipeline WASHINGTON, DC - Today, seven conservation and community groups filed a court challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) authorization for Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, to construct the MVP Southgate gas pipeline. The petition for review, filed by the Sout  more

BOONE, North Carolina, March 31 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * Growing Well: App State clinic expands access to specialized pediatric care in NC's High Country $2M Vaya Health grant supports clinic's expansion this spring Top Takeaways * App State's Growing Well High Country Developmental Clinic is the first of its kind in the nation to offer diagnosis and treatment outside a traditional hospital setting. * About 80% of the infants and children referred to  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Institute for Parks honors exemplary contributions to the fields of parks and conservation during annual lecture series and awards ceremony * The Clemson University Institute for Parks (CUIP) recently hosted the 2026 George B. Hartzog Jr. Lecture and Environmental Awards program to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to sustainability, stewardship and community en  more

ALBANY, New York, March 31 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * DEC Announces More Than $5.1 Million Awarded to Control Invasive Species and Restore Damaged Habitats Across the State Grants Provide Critical Support to Ecosystems Impacted by Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species Supports Governor Hochul's Initiative to Plant 25 Million Trees by 2033 * New York State Department of Environmental Conserva  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 2 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * Off the map in Mongolia: App State geology students explore origins of ancient mass extinction Their work is part of DAGGER research group expeditions led by Dr. Sarah Carmichael Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State. Join the Office of Student Research for the 29th annual Celebration of Student Research and Crea  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 31 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Student research and creativity recognized in 2026 Art of Rowan Research Contest Images of an endangered insect, a slice of Pennsylvanian bedrock and a creative depiction of an ancient dinosaur earned top honors in the 2026 Art of Rowan Research Contest. The contest was launched last spring to celebrate the student-created imagery revealing the artistry of scientific research and creative inquiry underway at   more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 31 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researcher addresses water sustainability challenges through workforce-focused engineering solutions * Video produced by Ben Corwin and Erin Wickey, UK Research Communications. Access to safe drinking water depends not only on infrastructure, but on the people who operate and maintain it. At the University of Kentucky, Diana Byrne, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineerin  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 1 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Leadership under pressure: Yankey attends Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel Paul Yankey, Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Business, recently joined faculty members across the U.S. in Israel as part of the Jewish National Fund-USA's Faculty Fellowship Program, where he had the opportunity to meet Israeli leadership and observe how they shape and apply leadership in high-p  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, March 31 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Seniors Take Second Place in Inaugural Appalachian Pitch Competition with Clear Air Collective * Two students from West Virginia Wesleyan College earned second place and a $2,500 prize at the inaugural Student Entrepreneurship for Appalachia Pitch Competition, held March 27-28, 2026, at the Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. Seniors Morgan G  more