# Appalachian Law School’s Merger Push | Roanoke News

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Published: 2026-07-20T08:47:24+00:00
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The Appalachian School of Law is on the brink, facing financial collapse and a potential merger with the University of Pikeville—its future hanging in the balance as county officials scramble to keep it afloat. Internal strife in Buchanan County, including the ousting of a key industrial development board chair, adds tension to the talks. Rooted in a 1994 mission to revitalize rural Appalachia, the school’s location is locked in by legal agreements, complicating past merger attempts. Now, with Pikeville committed to keeping the school in Grundy and exploring cross-state collaboration, negotiators aim to finalize a deal before fall 2027—with a third-party mediator ensuring transparency. The stakes? Survival—and whether this legal engine can still power the region. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a6342251b169ecef

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