Southwest Virginia

The exterior of Red Onion State Prison in Pound, VA on December 30, 2024 seen from the entrance road to the state prison. (Ben Earp/Ben Earp Photography)(Ben Earp/Ben Earp Photography)

‘First in the nation’ intensive reentry program introduced at Red Onion supermax prison

by Elizabeth Beyer August 6, 2026August 5, 2026

The expansion of the reentry program to Red Onion State Prison was announced by the Virginia Department of Corrections in June.

Southwest Virginia

Virginia Steel and Fabrication to invest $3.6 million, create 52 jobs in Bland County

by Matt Busse August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

The expansion will more than triple the company’s existing workforce while adding new advanced manufacturing equipment.

Southwest Virginia

For renters locked out of state assistance, the road to flood recovery is long

by Elizabeth Beyer August 4, 2026August 3, 2026

The $50 million set aside by the General Assembly for recovery following floods that devastated Southwest Virginia in late 2024 and early 2025 apply only to “real property,” meaning renters are out of luck.

Southwest Virginia

School serving special education students in Wise County to close due to funding challenges

by Anna Rubenstein August 4, 2026August 3, 2026

Limits were placed on reimbursements for student absentee days, resulting in a loss of more than $90,000 to date.

Southwest Virginia

Buchanan County says it has recovered most of the money stolen in a construction-related scam

by Anna Rubenstein August 4, 2026August 3, 2026

Almost $3.3 million out of about $4.6 million had been returned to the school district as of Monday.

Southwest Virginia

As $43 million for Southwest flood relief remains unspent, residents who can’t afford to fix their homes wait for help

by Elizabeth Beyer August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

A year ago, the General Assembly appropriated $50 million for recovery following widespread floods that devastated Southwest Virginia in 2024 and 2025. Disbursement has been slow.