JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: A six-part podcast series, "Sepia Tones: Exploring Black Appalachian Music," is in the works, co-hosted by Dr. Ted Olson, an East Tennessee State University professor of Appalachian Studies and Bluegrass, Old-Time and Country Music Studies, and Dr. William Turner, a noted scholar on African American communities in Appalachia. The first two episodes are now available on all popular podcast streaming p  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 26 (TNSsro) -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order establishing procedure (DOCKET NO. 20200226-SU; ORDER NO. PSC-2021-0323-PCO-SU): In re: Application for certificate to provide wastewater service in Charlotte County, by Environmental Utilities, LLC. ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE I. Case Background On October 13, 2020, pursuant to Sections 367.031 and 367.045, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Rule 25-30.033, Florida Administrative Code (F.A  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 26 (TNSRes) -- The Minerals Council South Africa issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: The Minerals Council South Africa notes the StatsSA report of record unemployment of 34.4% announced yesterday and urges government to accelerate the implementation of institutional and structural reforms to improve competitiveness, grow investment and raise the inclusive growth rate to create jobs. South Africa posted record high unemployment rates in the secon  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2021: Congressman David McKinley voted against a massive budget resolution that would lead to $3.5 trillion in immediate spending and trillions in tax hikes. "This plan is grossly irresponsible and would harm West Virginia families and the country as a whole," said McKinley. "This Bernie Sanders-designed tax and spending scheme would increase the debt, impose a massive tax increase on mil  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that Aaron Sporck, the longest serving staff member and current Director of Economic Development for Senator Capito, will be leaving for a new opportunity outside the government. With Sporck's departure, Bill Bissett, who currently serves as the President and CEO of the Huntington Regional Chamber of Com  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 26 (TNSOPs) -- The Minerals Council South Africa issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2021: The leadership of Transnet SOC Ltd ('Transnet') and the Minerals Council SA met for a full day detailed workshop yesterday, as part of ongoing engagements to ensure operational improvements on the network. Transnet was led by Group CEO Portia Derby and her EXCO, and the Minerals Council was led by Nolitha Fakude, President, Themba Mkhwanazi, Vice President, Miner  more

MCCALLA, Alabama, Aug. 26 (TNSOps) -- The United Mine Workers of America issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced today that it will appeal the dismissal by National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Region 10 of several unfair labor practice charges relating to vehicular assault by Warrior Met Coal management personnel. The NLRB said there was "insufficient evidence that any pickets were struck" despite both video evidence and eyewitnes  more