It remains unclear what the project at the former Twin Valley High School would power.
Anna Rubenstein
Anna Rubenstein covers far Southwest Virginia for Cardinal News. She can be reached at anna@cardinalnews.org or 732-427-1291.
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Haysi mayor’s expulsion hearing Monday night was postponed until after his next court appearance on fraud and embezzlement charges
Larry Yates’ attorney for his criminal case sent the town a position statement that resulted in the delay.
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‘We have a right to know what’s going on’: Forum planned for Russell County data centers proposed at former mine site
Some residents have held small demonstrations or are speaking against the project at government meetings.
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Haysi Town Council votes to expel the mayor following his arrest on fraud and embezzlement charges
Larry Yates will have the opportunity to appear before the panel on Oct. 19.
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Cars program helps residents across the coalfields get to work
New funding from the state opioid abatement authority will help expand the program across the region.
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Haysi mayor to be released on bond until November court date
He is not permitted to go on town property or contact town employees.
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Haysi Town Council asked for the state police investigation that led to fraud charges against the longtime mayor
The members have been calling for months for his resignation and plan to take steps to remove him if he doesn’t step down now, the vice mayor says.
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New housing program will begin with subdivision at Southern Gap in Buchanan County
The program aims to target the need for workforce housing in the far Southwest.
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Wise County is betting on housing to bring economic development
The industrial development authority has two projects in the works that take advantage of a new state law.
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Haysi’s mayor arrested following indictments on 8 fraud and embezzlement charges
Larry D. Yates was being held without bond Friday in the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Abingdon and will appear in court Tuesday.
