The Isaiah 117 House, which is under construction between Bristol and Abingdon, would help children who are waiting for foster care placement.
Bristol/Abingdon
News from Bristol and Abingdon.
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Wise supervisors vote to maintain real estate tax rate, but county still faces budget shortfall
The board of supervisors also agreed to freeze nonessential spending through the end of the fiscal year.
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Bristol council names nonprofit executive to vacant seat
The vote to appoint Alex Littleton came after a nearly four-hour meeting in closed session Tuesday night.
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Bristol City Council expected to choose new member Tuesday
The person chosen will replace former member Becky Nave, who resigned in January due to the demands of a new job.
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Wise County tax rate decision postponed to March 5
The county is facing both a budget shortfall and complaints from residents about the real estate tax rate.
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Town’s disincorporation push snags on surprise vote
The Wise County town of Pound has faced the prospect of relinquishing its charter for years, first by force, then by choice.
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Wise County residents angry at possible tax hikes amid budget crisis; supervisors meet Tuesday
Leaving the real estate tax rate as-is and raising some other taxes would still leave the county millions of dollars short, the county administrator said.
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VDOT to hold public meeting Tuesday about Abingdon traffic study
The project will study congestion and safety issues on Cummings Street in Abingdon.
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Agenda Bristol: City council will talk to candidates for vacant council seat Tuesday
Council member Becky Nave stepped down from the council in late January. The remaining council members will choose someone to fill her seat through November 2028.
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Bristol City Council will get an update on 3 bridge projects at Tuesday meeting
The projects are funded through VDOT’s State of Good Repair program.
