The land is owned by the industrial development authority, whose members signed a nondisclosure agreement and remain mum on the project.
Southwest Virginia
Cardinal News covers Southwest Virginia, including Bristol, Abingdon, Wise, Norton, Grundy, Tazewell, Richlands, and surrounding areas
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Businesses and vibes thrive during Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Downtown Bristol, in both Virginia and Tennessee, has grown along with the 25-year-old festival.
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Salem native PJ George is ‘super grateful’ for his role with Old Crow Medicine Show
The band that first made “Wagon Wheel” famous returned to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion on Sunday.
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Getting ‘Laid Back’ with a hard rock-slinging Country Picker at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
The unique duo from Eastern Kentucky was part of a diverse Friday lineup at the 25th version of a Bristol tradition.
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Southwest Virginia Field Notes: A new bright spot in Haysi
Plus: A survey and details on a Wise County microreactor study, and an event update for this weekend.
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In Norton, drafting government workers for firefighting is filling a need
The city’s fire department needed a way to fill its ranks.
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Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion’s new festival director has a FloydFest connection
The event celebrates 25 years this week with Sierra Ferrell, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Old Crow Medicine Show and more.
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Southwest Field Notes: National Black Lung Association to meet next week in Abingdon amid historic high numbers of the disease in central Appalachia
Plus: Community meals in Norton, and a public hearing on data centers in Scott County.
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Wythe County Cannery customers relish preserving food and tradition
After shutting down for nearly a year, the operation is back up just in time for harvest season.
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From 4 schools to 1: Southern Gap High opens a new chapter for Buchanan County
The new $92 million campus replaces four high schools that had become outdated and had seen significant enrollment declines.
