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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.

Five schools in Lee County and seven in Wise County — including Wise Primary School, pictured here — are part of a program to deploy solar arrays at schools in Southwest Virginia. Half of the projects are already online, and the rest are expected to be operational by the end of the summer. Photo courtesy of Secure Solar Futures.
Posted inEconomy

New grant program will provide funding for Southwest Va. schools to go solar

by Susan Cameron March 20, 2023March 22, 2023

Public schools and community colleges in seven counties and one city in Southwest Virginia are eligible to apply for awards of up to $150,000.

Laura Mollo spent three years and thousands of dollars of her own money seeking public records from her town. “This was always about the citizens,” she said. “It was never about me. … Those in Richlands deserve the best quality of life they can have." Photo by Susan Cameron.
Posted inPolitics

The ‘crazy FOIA lady’ used state law to dislodge public records — and improve emergency response times and finances in her town

by Susan Cameron March 16, 2023March 17, 2023

Laura Mollo of Richlands, in Tazewell County, was met with a campaign of harassment and intimidation after she spent more than $5,000 to file hundreds of Virginia Freedom of Information Act requests. On Thursday, she will receive a state open government award for her efforts

Mac McClung dunks during a Gate City High School basketball game. He graduated from the Scott County school in 2018. Photo courtesy of Gate City High School.
Posted inCulture

Fans of Mac McClung have snapped up more than 2,000 Gate City jerseys and T-shirts to honor the slam dunk champ

by Susan Cameron March 3, 2023March 2, 2023

The proceeds will be used to refurbish and repaint the Gate City High School gym floor, where McClung — the breakout star of the recent NBA slam dunk contest — honed his skills. Jerseys are still available, but orders must be placed by Sunday.

Posted inCulture

New exhibit showcases Black artists in Appalachia and their influence on contemporary work

by Susan Cameron March 1, 2023February 28, 2023

“Black History in Appalachia & Beyond” runs through April 2 at the William King Museum of Art in Abingdon. The exhibit highlights how Southern and Appalachian influences have contributed to famous contemporary Black artists’ work.

Posted inEducation

$200,000 planning grant approved for Southwest Virginia lab school focusing on health care careers

by Susan Cameron February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

A full application will be submitted this summer, and organizers plan to open the Southwest Virginia Healthcare Excellence Academy Laboratory School in the fall, with orientation and classes to start in January 2024.

Posted inEconomy

Keeping taxes low and reviving local projects: What casino tax revenue will mean for Southwest Virginia

by Susan Cameron February 14, 2023February 14, 2023

Fourteen Southwest Virginia localities expect to receive $700,000 each for the first year of the Bristol Casino’s operations through gaming tax revenue sharing. One county administrator called the money a “blessing.”

Mohsin and Katlin Kazmi in their food truck. Photo by Paul Rosolie.
Posted inCulture

Abingdon couple fuse Appalachian and Pakistani cuisines in The Pakalachian food truck

by Susan Cameron February 10, 2023February 13, 2023

The Pakalachian food truck features staples with quirky names like Curry Me Down South and Tikka My Senses.

Dave Eggar. Photo Credit: Ken Yanagisawa
Posted inCulture

Bristol-based composer comes up short at Grammy Awards

by Susan Cameron February 5, 2023February 5, 2023

Dave Eggar and his partner were nominated twice for songs on an album recorded during the pandemic at a studio in downtown Bristol.

Dave Eggar. Photo Credit: Ken Yanagisawa
Posted inCulture

Bristol-based composer who teaches at UVA Wise is nominated for two Grammys

by Susan Cameron February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

The music was recorded during the pandemic at a small studio in downtown Bristol. Dave Eggar has also worked with musicians are diverse as Ralph Stanley and the Rolling Stones.

A rendering of the Wildwood addiction recovery facility.
Posted inEconomy

For the first time, the coalfields authority is helping fund an addiction treatment center

by Susan Cameron February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

A new residential addiction recovery facility will be built in Dickenson County, which has had one of the highest overdose rates in the state.

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