CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following letter with six organizations to North Carolina National Forest Supervisor James Melonas and Grandfather District Ranger Nick Larson. * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 13, 2026 James Melonas Forest Supervisor National Forests in North Carolina 160 Zillicoa St., Suite A Asheville, NC 28801 james.melonas@usda.gov - Nick Larson District Ranger Grandfather Ranger District   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Celebrates Opening of Torchbearer Residence Hall * Leadership from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, gathered with community partners on Aug. 17 to dedicate the new Torchbearer residence hall. The eight-floor, 1,024-bed residence hall plays a crucial role in the university's ongoing commitment to enhancing the campus experience. The building welcomed its first residents on Aug. 9. The new   more