Isaiah Thomas said a priority will be to help Damascus continue to recover from Hurricane Helene damage and reopen the Creeper Trail.
Susan Cameron
Susan Cameron is a reporter for Cardinal News. She has been a newspaper journalist in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee for nearly 40 years. She is based in Bristol. Reach her at susan@cardinalnews.org or 276-791-5928.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Southwest Virginia fish farm project ‘on pause’ due to tariffs, gas prices
The state delegate who proposed the aquaculture center 13 years ago says he remains hopeful it will still happen. The developer, Pure Salmon, has said it has invested more than $80 million in the site.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Washington County Courthouse temporarily closed after air quality study raises concerns
The study was conducted after concerns were raised about “microbial growth,” the county said Monday in a news release.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg pauses use of Flock cameras
The police department said that a third-party review of its Flock-related policies and procedures will be conducted.
Posted inLocal
Special prosecutor named in investigation of Buchanan County elected official
The assistant commonwealth’s attorney from Bland County who is handling the case said he doesn’t yet know the target of the investigation.
Posted inLocal
Southwest Virginia Field Notes: Bristol’s Hard Rock Casino had a record-breaking May
Plus: Appalachian Power installs new poles and equipment in Smyth County, and a raffle with $250,000 worth of prizes will benefit the country music museum.
Posted inLocal
Southwest Virginia Field Notes: New mural in Wytheville is part of public art initiative
Plus: A stuff-the-bus effort to collect school supplies, and spraying for invasive moths.
Posted inLocal
Southwest Virginia Field Notes: Rhythm & Roots gets ready to mark its 25th anniversary
Plus, Friends of Southwest Virginia launches a development effort and “Ride for a Cure” set for June 6.
Posted inLocal
Southwest Virginia Field Notes: Years-long I-81 widening project is finally done
Plus: a skate park opens in Big Stone Gap, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum offers free tours for veterans.
Posted inLocal
Roundabout proposed for Bristol intersection near Exit 7
The recommended change will be discussed during Tuesday night’s meeting of the city council.
