Written by Cat McCue
Cat McCue
Although not native to the region, Cat feels deeply connected to the mountains, rivers, backroads and small towns of Appalachia she has come to know over the years. She is Appalachian Voices' Senior Communications and Public Engagement Strategist.
Sen. Manchin takes new view of mountaintop removal coal mining
CONTACTS: Thom Kay, Senior Legislative Representative, thom.kay@appvoices.org, 828-262-1500…
19 old coal sites identified for innovative development projects
Appalachian communities are exploring ways to attract new businesses, pull families out of poverty and strengthen skilled workforces. A primary focus is to redevelop old, unused coal sites.
Economic coalition identifies 19 old coal sites for cleanup and redevelopment in Central Appalachia
CONTACTS: Adam Wells, Appalachian Voices, adam@appvoices.org, 276-679-1691 Joey…
Public opposition in N.C. wins on rate-hike bill despite Duke Energy’s money influence
CONTACTS: Rory McIlmoil, 828-278-4558, rory@appvoices.org Bobby Jones, 919-394-0727,…
Appalachian Voices files legal challenge of Duke Energy’s rate hike in N.C.
CONTACTS: Greer Ryan, Center for Biological Diversity, 812-345-8571,…
FERC orders halt to Mountain Valley Pipeline construction
CONTACTS: Doug Jackson, Sierra Club, 202-495-3045, doug.jackson@sierraclub.org Cat…
Tenn. electric co-op members condemn board’s actions
CONTACTS: Bri Knisley, Appalachian Voices Tennessee Field Coordinator…
Complaint filed against Duke Energy with NC elections board
CONTACTS: Rory McIlmoil, 828-262-1500, rory@appvoices.org Cat McCue, 434-293-6373,…
Southwest Va. groups join in with world’s largest grassroots solar event
CONTACTS: Austin Counts, Appalachian Voices, 276-679-1691, austin@appvoices.org Wise…
Federal agency must re-do review of endangered species impacts of Mountain Valley Pipeline
CONTACTS: Doug Jackson, 202-495-3045, doug.jackson@sierraclub.org Cat McCue, 434-293-6373,…
