Press Room For interview requests, please call 828-262-1500, or email comms(at)appvoices.org. Latest Releases From Appalachian Voices November 10, 2026 Trump-Vance admin’s proposed silica dust rule decimates black lung protections for coal miners November 10, 2026 Davidson County approves zoning for large liquefied natural gas facility along Yadkin River over unanimous community opposition November 2, 2026 Opponents urge attendance at public hearing about massive methane gas buildout on the Yadkin River October 30, 2026 Protect farmer energy independence: 20 organizations sign a letter denouncing a proposed rule targeting rural energy assistance October 29, 2026 Conservationists sue Aurevo Resources for numerous mining violations in the Cherry River watershed October 28, 2026 Grant program pilot improves community buildings in Southwest Virginia October 15, 2026 Roanoke and Botetourt residents to March for a Moratorium on new Virginia data centers October 1, 2026 Permitting reform deal makes unacceptable cuts to public participation and water protections October 1, 2026 Governor Spanberger Releases Virginia Energy Plan October 1, 2026 Coal miners travel to D.C. to advocate for black lung protections and benefits September 25, 2026 Coal miners head to the Hill, calling for black lung protections and disability benefit improvements September 25, 2026 Groups sue TVA over Clean Air Act violations at Kingston site September 18, 2026 Gov. Spanberger announces comprehensive Data Center Accountability platform September 11, 2026 Southwest Virginia community solar discussion happening on Oct. 1 September 10, 2026 TVA sued for violating federal Clean Air Act at its Cumberland Fossil Plant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 View More Press Releases Press RoomLogosAppVoices In the News