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Russell County

49 Winchester (from left): Tim Hall - Keys; Chase Chafin - Bass; Noah Patrick - Steel Guitar; Isaac Gibson - Guitar/Vocals (Lead Songwriter); Brandon “Bus” Shelton - Lead Guitar; Justin Louthian - Drums. Courtesy of 49 Winchester.
Posted inCulture

Hometown heroes 49 Winchester: ‘There’s no place like Appalachia’

by Ralph Berrier Jr. September 1, 2022August 31, 2022

The Russell County band is rising on the country charts. This week, it played the Grand Ole Opry.

Posted inNews Briefs

Hazardous dam at abandoned mine in Russell County to be removed

by Cardinal Staff January 19, 2022January 18, 2022

Mining ended at the site in the early 1980s.

Posted inNews Briefs

Hollins receives $75 million, largest gift ever for women’s school; more . . .

by Cardinal Staff December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

Briefs: Harvest Foundation invests $7 million in economic development in Martinsville/Henry County. Tech announces changes to promote research growth. Grants announced for Russell County, Dabney S. Lancaster.

Posted inEconomy

A ‘project of faith’ takes shape in the coalfields

by Megan Schnabel October 28, 2021November 2, 2022

A salmon farm the size of 13 football fields is under construction on the Russell-Tazewell county line.

Posted inOpinion

What Appalachia really needs

by Dwayne Yancey October 1, 2021September 30, 2021

What Appalachia really needs is more private investment. So why aren’t all those companies who profess a commitment to social values making Appalachia one of those?

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