Across Appalachia
Environmental and cultural news briefs
Proposed Federal Prison in Kentucky Raises Environmental Justice Concerns
Activists and residents are fighting a plan to build a federal prison on a retired mountaintop removal mine and gas drilling site in Kentucky.
Chattanooga Launches Solar-Electric Car-Sharing Program
Chattanooga, Tennessee, launched an electric car-share program with the goal of reducing emissions and traffic congestion.
TechHire Program Launched in Appalachian Region
The federal TechHire program aims to train and place Appalachian individuals for high-paying technology positions.
New Virginia Main Street Towns Aim to Thrive
Lexington and Wytheville, Va., are two of the four new Virginia Main Street Communities. The towns will be eligible for grants to revitalize their downtowns and preserve their historic value.
Tennessee Passes New Lead Notification Bill and other shorts
Tennessee passes a new lead notification program, study shows improved soil health in North and South Carolina, and more environmental news from around the region.
