BOONE, North Carolina, April 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Appalachian Voices releases new report on how new clean energy tax credits have benefited Appalachia April 17, 2025 CONTACT Chelsea Barnes, chelsea@appvoices.org Dan Radmacher, dan@appvoices.org Coal Country -- Today, Appalachian Voices released its latest report, "Clean Energy Tax Credits: Working for Appalachia." As part of the release, Appalachian Voices staff  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 18 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Tying Light from Lasers into Stable "Optical Knots" Interference patterns between overlapping laser beams could transmit encoded information over thousands of feet through chaotic environments. Knots are generally understood to form due to twists and turns of long, flexible materials that keep shoes on your feet or frustrate your attempts at hanging holiday decorations. A beam of   more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 17 -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * Groups Call on President Trump to Veto Legislation that Prevents the End of Overpriced Overdraft Fees at Megabanks Veto would help millions of families struggling with the high cost of living WASHINGTON, DC - The Center for Responsible Lending today joined a group of consumer, economic justice and civil rights organizations in sending a letter to the White House,   more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * MVP developer submits Joint Permit Application for Southgate pipeline April 17, 2025 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission posted Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC's Joint Permit Application for its proposed methane gas pipeline "Southgate." The application notes that   more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Utilities Commission holds public hearing to review Duke Energy's plans for second new gas plant in northern Person County April 17, 2025 CONTACT Juhi Modi, North Carolina Field Coordinator, (919) 307-7925, juhi@appvoices.org On Monday, May 5, the North Carolina Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing to gather feedback on Duke Energy's plans to  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, April 18 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * Richmond Fed President Engages with Local Voices at UNC Pembroke In a rare visit to Robeson County, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond met with local business owners and community leaders to gain firsthand insight into the economic challenges facing rural America. The visit offered a "boots-on-the-ground" look at the day-to-day realities shaping small-town economies,   more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 17 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * WFU Environmental Justice Summit to feature civil rights activist Rev. Ben Chavis Environmental justice and civil rights activist Rev. Ben Chavis will deliver the keynote address at Wake Forest University's spring Environmental Justice Summit. "Environmental Justice in the Midst of Polycrisis: Where Do We Go From Here?" will be held on Wednesday, April 30, in Benson University Center from 8 a.  more

WINGATE, North Carolina, April 18 -- Wingate University issued the following news: * * * Wingate students get career insights from Charlotte banking powerhouse By Chuck Gordon In a significant step toward preparing students for professional success, Wingate University recently hosted representatives from the eighth-largest bank in the United States for a comprehensive career-development event. Representatives from Truist Financial spent the greater part of Tuesday talking to Wingate employe  more