Six candidates are running for three seats, with the majority interested in revisiting the revenue-sharing agreement with 13 other localities.
Bristol/Southwest Zone
Bristol, Abingdon, all of far Southwest
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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.
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Two years later, Hurricane Helene destruction is bringing invasive plant species — including kudzu — to upper half of the Creeper Trail
The U.S. Forest Service is working with the state and a nonprofit to treat the area ahead of the spring reopening of that portion of the path.
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Southwest and Southside health organizations get nearly $4 million in federal grants to boost technology and cybersecurity
The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program was intended to bolster healthcare access in rural areas. It was created under HR 1, the federal spending legislation that also included cuts to Medicaid and other health funding.
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Damascus has a new town manager with deep ties to the small Washington County community
Isaiah Thomas said a priority will be to help Damascus continue to recover from Hurricane Helene damage and reopen the Creeper Trail.
