Dentists warn that a $2,000 annual limit would halt treatment plans and worsen access to care in a region already short on providers.
Bristol/Southwest Zone
Bristol, Abingdon, all of far Southwest
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Spradlin named new Bristol city manager
Tamrya Spradlin, the former assistant city manager, has been serving in an interim role since the departure of longtime City Manager Randy Eads.
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Washington County supervisors to consider support for foster care project
The Isaiah 117 House, which is under construction between Bristol and Abingdon, would help children who are waiting for foster care placement.
Posted inOpinion
Buchanan County wants to save Appalachian School of Law. It may need to think in terms of long-term funding, not a one-time cash infusion.
Financial records show the law school in Grundy has lost money for 10 of the past 11 years, a total of $19.37 million.
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Wise supervisors vote to maintain real estate tax rate, but county still faces budget shortfall
The board of supervisors also agreed to freeze nonessential spending through the end of the fiscal year.
Posted inPolitics
Virginia Supreme Court orders early voting to move forward in Tazewell County
The high court’s decision, issued late Wednesday, is the latest in a litany of lawsuits and rulings over the redistricting effort. Tazewell had been the only locality in the state that was set to sit out the referendum.
Posted inEconomy
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage to end production in Smyth County, laying off 52
The job cuts come a year after the company announced a previous round of layoffs at the same site. In both cases, it cited “bourbon industry slowdowns.”
Posted inSports
Bristol’s decision to scrap plan for new baseball stadium leaves minor league team’s future uncertain
The stadium was to be used by the minor league Bristol State Liners and the Virginia High School baseball team. But city leaders said Bristol can no longer afford the financial commitment.
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Bristol council names nonprofit executive to vacant seat
The vote to appoint Alex Littleton came after a nearly four-hour meeting in closed session Tuesday night.
Posted inEconomy
Data center complex with gas power plant planned for Wise County
Officials say the project would involve nine buildings totaling approximately 2 million square feet, plus on-site natural gas power generation.
