Latest Southwest Area News
In Norton, drafting government workers for firefighting is filling a need
The city’s fire department needed a way to fill its ranks.
Keep reading
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.
Keep reading
Tobacco commission’s new foundation taps Deborah Gosney as executive director
The Foundation for the Advancement of Southern and Southwest Virginia was created in May to help localities and organizations apply for state, federal and philanthropic funding.
Keep reading
At least 20 Virginia localities have pulled away from Flock Safety devices since July, with this week’s sweep of camera pauses and canceled contracts
On Thursday alone, four localities in Central Virginia and the New River Valley announced that they would stop using the surveillance technology.
Keep reading
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Field Notes are a collection of weekly short news updates and future events to look out for.
The latest field notes from Bristol and beyond
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.
Keep reading
Southwest Field Notes: Pro-Art celebrates 50 years with free performances
Plus, a Renaissance faire comes to Scott County, and back-to-school news in Abingdon.
Keep reading
Southwest Field Notes: The Crooked Road is accepting affiliate venues for next year
Plus: Two local events, one from the past and the other for the future.
Keep reading
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
