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lood damage in the Pilgrim's Knob section of Buchanan County. Photo by Lakin Keene.
Posted inPolitics

Congressional delegation seeks federal disaster declaration, aid for flood-ravaged Southwest Virginia

by Megan Schnabel September 12, 2022October 31, 2022

Warner, Kaine, Griffith cite previous request for federal aid for Hurley, ask Biden to consider “cumulative impact on this community.”

Posted inPolitics

Buchanan County supervisor indicted on election fraud, embezzlement charges

by Megan Schnabel May 3, 2022May 4, 2022

Trey Adkins is charged with 82 felonies.

Posted inPolitics

House proposes $11.4 million for flood victims in Hurley

by Markus Schmidt February 20, 2022February 20, 2022

Legislative action comes after initiative by Del. Will Morefield, R-Tazewell County.

Posted inPolitics

Appalachian Regional Commission awards $174,458 to Hurley

by Cardinal Staff February 15, 2022February 15, 2022

Meanwhile, Del. Will Morefield says he is hopeful of state funding for flood-ravaged community.

Posted inOpinion

Child care a priority for SWVA families and businesses: will Richmond see?

by Travis Staton February 10, 2022February 9, 2022

The lack of child care is an obstacle to economic development in rural Virginia, especially Southwest Virginia.

Posted inPolitics

Hurley residents eligible for SBA disaster loans

by Megan Schnabel February 7, 2022October 6, 2022

Representatives of the federal agency will be in Hurley this month to help with the application process.

Posted inOpinion

Here’s what our legislators are asking for

by Dwayne Yancey February 2, 2022February 7, 2022

Money to pay off bonds for Central Virginia Training Center. Life sciences labs in Roanoke and New River valleys. Flood relief for Hurley. A new state park in Highland County. A museum in Danville. And more . . .

Posted inPolitics

Buchanan County turns to state for flood recovery after second FEMA funding denial

by Megan Schnabel January 20, 2022October 31, 2022

United Way of Southwest Virginia asks Youngkin to tap disaster relief fund.

Posted inOpinion

RGGI yes, but if Youngkin withdraws, Morefield’s HB 5

by Charlie Westbrook and Tee Clarkson January 6, 2022October 26, 2022

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative funds would benefit Southwest and Southside Virginia.

Posted inPolitics

Morefield to introduce bill for Hurley flood relief

by Megan Schnabel December 7, 2021October 31, 2022

Spurred by August storm in Hurley, legislation would create state flood relief fund .

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