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The grants pool for private businesses is typically small. But the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is making billions of dollars available to companies, communities, and nonprofits — including a special…

More than 600 students filled the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville on March 16 to learn about one thing: what healthcare careers and choices are there for them in our…

What a beautiful week for Appalachia as several events took place, helping better our region through broadband, healthcare careers, and bringing different generations to connect with one another throughout our…

How is your internet? Is it lagging? Is it fast? Or does it not exist in your area? The state has been hosting a listening tour that began Tuesday, Feb.…

March is looking good for Appalachia! Please take some time to share about these events or scholarship opportunities with those living in our Eastern Kentucky mountains – deadlines are quickly…

To help close the digital divide in Eastern Kentucky, SOAR has been chosen to be one of eight projects supported by the Just Transition Fund (JTF). The Just Transition Fund…

Due to our SOAR team’s busy week in San Antonio, TX attending the Digital Inclusion Conference, this week’s Weekly Roundup will be short and sweet. Let’s look at what Appalachia…

The demand for nurses continues to be a serious problem in our nation’s healthcare system and most especially for the rural areas of Eastern Kentucky. However, according to the Bureau…

It’s the last Friday of February and it’s been a busy time for Appalachia, but that does not mean it needs to end there. Here are a few more things…

Better internet and connectivity are in the works for rural Appalachia communities through the Appalachia Digital Equity Accelerator program.  The Accelerator was created through a $6.3 million Appalachian Regional Commission…