The study on the coalfields economy — part of what the region got in return for the repeal of coal tax credits — is now out.
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Virginia’s first Black Olympic gold medalist to get historical marker
The state has approved a marker for Norvel Lee of Botetourt County.
Virginia Tech ranks No. 25 for entrepreneurship; more . . .
Briefs: Emory & Henry graduates 32 in occupational therapy. VCEDA approves grant for mobile fashion boutique in Coeburn. Emory & Henry to broadcast live Christmas show Wednesday.
Coalition formed to pause permits for mining in Southside; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Austin, Byron named committee chairs
Republicans continue to announce House leadership.
Southwest, Southside get $705 million to close broadband gap
Northam also proposes $11.4 million in funding for UVA Wise.
‘We are fighting a biological war’
Northam urges residents in rural Virginia, where vaccination hesitancy is the highest, to roll up their sleeves.
12 winners and losers in the proposed redistricting maps
A look at geopolitical power: Which localities in Southwest and Southside will gain influence and which ones will lose.
Roanoke County school wins fourth national championship for engine building; more . . .
Briefs: Henry County Schools Career Academy gets money for program. Sites in five counties added to landmarks register. Virginia Tech names new vice provost for faculty affairs.
Bob Good’s political transformation; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside.

