The project will erect seven box hangars to house aircraft at the Abingdon airport.
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 inWeather
U.S. 58 reopens, months after it was destroyed by floodwaters — and months ahead of schedule
A portion of the road through Washington County has been closed since the remnants of Hurricane Helene swept through the region in September, requiring motorists to take detours. It is traveled daily by about 400 vehicles.
Posted inLocal
Agenda Bristol: More flexible zoning is being requested for 50 acres of land in Bristol
The rezoning will be considered Monday by the city’s planning commission.
Posted inLocal
Agenda Bristol: City leaders to consider adopting pre-disaster hazard mitigation plan for natural disasters like flooding and snowstorms
The plan is required to meet federal law and to be eligible to apply for some assistance programs or to receive a declaration of a federal major disaster or emergency from FEMA.
Posted inHealthcare
After years of growth, Dickenson behavioral health clinic finds a new home in an old call center
The project is another effort to address both public health and economic development issues in the county, the director of the IDA said.
Posted inEconomy
Lawsuit claims 140 layoffs at Buchanan County mine violated federal law
Buchanan Minerals LLC, a subsidiary of Coronado Coal, owns the mine, the largest underground mine in the state. In 2022, the company received a $3.52 million state grant for an expansion at the site.
Posted inWeather
7 months after Helene, couple has a new house, an old rocking chair, and each other
The area around Damascus was particularly hard-hit by flooding. To date, volunteers have repaired 80 homes and built four new ones — including the house that Carl and Linda McMurray are moving into.
Posted inEconomy
Russell County considers 3 small solar projects, as interest in Southwest Virginia grows among solar developers
Thirteen commercial solar developments have been approved in far Southwest Virginia since 2020, according to a state database.
Posted inLocal
Agenda Washington County: Public hearing Monday to discuss proposed telecommunications tower in Abingdon
The Washington County Planning Commission will consider a special-exception permit needed for the project to move forward.
Posted inEconomy
Steelhead trout, not salmon, will now be raised at the aquaculture farm being developed in Southwest Virginia
The company now expects to open the facility in late 2028 or early 2029.