The electricity from the development would result in lower costs for industrial customers, though who would buy the power isn’t clear.
Southwest Area
Bristol, Abingdon, Wise, Norton, Grundy
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Tazewell County’s new fire company begins, with a paid department to support it on the way
The merged brigades just became operational to help address challenges in recruitment, funding and training.
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RiverStreet Networks, which lost its contracts to deploy broadband in multiple Virginia localities, files for bankruptcy
The company says it will continue to serve the customers that it has connected to its service.
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Bristol City Council candidates want the city to get more tax money from Hard Rock Casino
Six candidates are running for three seats, with the majority interested in revisiting the revenue-sharing agreement with 13 other localities.
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A community meeting Tuesday night will address a proposed industrial energy project in Buchanan County
It remains unclear what the project at the former Twin Valley High School would power.
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Haysi mayor’s expulsion hearing Monday night was postponed until after his next court appearance on fraud and embezzlement charges
Larry Yates’ attorney for his criminal case sent the town a position statement that resulted in the delay.
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Courthouse conundrum: Washington County faces $1.7M deficit on top of emergency repairs to moldy justice center
School funding is driving the shortfall, as cost of dehumidifiers, records cleaning may affect reserves.
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Proposed electric rate increase of 23% for parts of Southwest Virginia heads to commonwealth regulators
Old Dominion Power wants an increase to base rate, fuel factor and fixed monthly fee.
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Bristol School Board candidates are split on sales tax referendum
Five independents running for three seats are divided on whether the city should put school construction measure on the ballot.
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‘We have a right to know what’s going on’: Forum planned for Russell County data centers proposed at former mine site
Some residents have held small demonstrations or are speaking against the project at government meetings.
