Two candidates cited their experience on the school board and on the city council.
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Posted inWeather
Agenda Washington County: Latest details on Helene recovery efforts at Tuesday meeting
Agenda Washington County: Leaders will detail the latest on flood damage and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene during Tuesday meeting.
Posted inWeather
In visit to Damascus, Vance says he supports call for Congress to reconvene to approve funding for hurricane relief
The Republican vice presidential nominee on Thursday surveyed the flood damage sustained by the Washington County town.
Posted inWeather
As floodwaters recede, residents of Damascus assess their future
A tally of damages is still underway, but much of the small Washington County town bears the marks of the storm that pummeled Southwest Virginia late last week.
Posted inEconomy
Custom building manufacturer will invest $5 million, add 50 jobs in Scott County expansion
The expansion will help VFP better serve the growing data center market.
Posted inEducation
Southwest Virginia’s first lab school immerses students in health care careers
The Southwest Virginia Healthcare Excellence Academy Lab School is one of 15 approved by the state and among the first six to open.
Posted inPolitics
Attorney general warns Radford store owner about selling products containing THC
Attorney General Jason Miyares cited the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, which includes strict labeling guidelines for any products containing the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.
Posted inPolitics
Judge says he will dismiss lawsuit seeking to oust Bristol abortion clinic
But the fight isn’t over. The judge still has to rule on a counterclaim for an injunction to keep the clinic from being evicted.
Posted inPolitics
Smyth County man charged with child exploitation resigns from school board
The board will appoint someone to fill the seat of Todd Steward Williams until a special election can be held.
Posted inEconomy
Big Stone Gap receives $2 million for Big Cherry Reservoir recreation project
A second grant from Virginia Energy’s Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization program will go to a business expansion in Clintwood.
