In a trip back to Damascus to check on storm repairs, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine called what’s been accomplished “impressive.”
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.
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Sunshine Week: Use this site to learn how much money the state’s casinos are bringing in
To mark Sunshine Week, an annual observance that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government, Cardinal reporters are sharing some of the resources they use to seek out public information.
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Agenda Abingdon: Town council will discuss lowering the real property tax rate
The town’s property values increased by nearly 50%.
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One month after catastrophic flooding in Southwest Virginia, still no word on requests for a federal disaster declaration
Eleven counties are included in the request. A declaration from the president would open up access to federal funding for recovery efforts.
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Agenda Bristol: Skateboards, bikes and scooters could soon be banned from a number of sidewalks
The city council will consider an ordinance banning the devices during its Tuesday night meeting.
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90 homes sustained major damage and 18 were destroyed in February flooding in Southwest Virginia, preliminary estimate finds
The state is still awaiting an expedited major disaster declaration from the president. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has expanded the number of counties included in his request from three to 11.
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Agenda Russell County: Pure Salmon farm official to provide an update Monday on the Southwest Virginia project to county leaders
The project is expected to create 200 jobs and open in 2028 at a site near the Tazewell-Russell County line.
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Southwest Virginia awaits decision on federal disaster declaration, 10 days after catastrophic flooding
Gov. Glenn Youngkin made the request to President Donald Trump on Feb. 16. A disaster declaration for Kentucky — where 22 people were killed —was approved Monday.
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Agenda Washington County: Board of Supervisors consider providing assistance to develop lots near proposed inland port
The location of an inland port is being considered at a site between Bristol and Abingdon.
Posted inHealthcare
Drug treatment company applies for state license for first Dickenson County center
Addiction Recovery Care plans to operate two residential treatment centers in the county, one for men and the other for women.
