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Smyth County resident files lawsuit against new data center ordinance

The complaint alleges the county government wasn’t compliant with voting procedures to pass the measure. The post Smyth County resident files lawsuit against new data center ordinance appeared first on Cardinal News .

Smyth County, VA · 1d

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School bus changes take effect in Smyth County

SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Smyth County Public Schools’ changes to its bus operations took effect Wednesday as the school system seeks to be more efficient amid rising diesel prices. The school system informed families on Monday that it was facing financial challenges due to fuel costs and would be making changes to some bus […]

Smyth County, VA · 1d

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Data center rumors continue as Marion residents seek answers about town-owned property

MARION, Va. (WCYB) — Questions continue to surround roughly 200 acres of government-owned property near Marion as residents seek answers about a developer's interest in the land and the possibility of a data center. The property sits near Interstate 81, between two businesses and several residential properties. Rumors of...

Marion, VA · 2d
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High School highlights and scores: November 10, 2026

Three local volleyball teams won region titles on Tuesday. All of these schools have qualified for the state tournament.

Abingdon, VA · 2d
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U.S. House District 5 Lead Changes Again as Provisional Ballots Are Counted

Updated 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11: The N.C. State Board of Elections’ results site shows Democrat Chuck Hubbard ahead of Rep. Virginia Foxx by 325 votes in the 5th Congressional District, with all 230 precincts reporting. The totals include provisional ballots counted Tuesday in most of the district’s counties; Rockingham County’s provisional results had not yet been posted to the site. This story has been updated with the latest figures.

Watauga County, NC · 2d

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Tazewell County Judge Hurley to retire, but not before ruling on a challenge to a constitutional amendment recently approved by voters

Tazewell County Circuit Judge Jack Hurley, who heard a challenge to Virginia’s mid-decade redistricting effort earlier this year, plans to retire in December after ruling on a challenge to the reproductive healthcare constitutional amendment. The post Tazewell County Judge Hurley to retire, but not before ruling on a challenge to a constitutional amendment recently approved by voters appeared first on Cardinal News .

Tazewell County, VA · 12h

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Watauga Orthopaedics announces new walk-in clinic, physical therapy center in Abingdon

ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — Watauga Orthopaedics announced the opening of a new orthopedic walk-in clinic and physical therapy center in Abingdon, expanding its services in Southwest Virginia. According to a media advisory issued by the practice, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, at its new walk-in...

Abingdon, VA · 2d

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Washington Co., Va. approves data center ordinance

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Tuesday night, the Washington County, Virginia Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that adds restrictions for data centers. The county previously had no zoning language that referenced data centers. “I would say we need this very much,” Stephen Richardson, Washington County’s zoning official, told the board during […]

Washington County, VA · 2d

Ashe Post & Times

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High Country Council of Governments presents awards at 51st annual banquet

BOONE — On Oct. 16, High Country Council of Governments held its annual awards ceremony at the Grandview Ballroom on Appalachian State University’s campus to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions by elected officials, local government employees, and advisory committee members. The High Country Council of Governments (HCCOG) is a regional organization dedicated to serving and supporting local governments in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties. Award winners were nominated by elected and appointed officials from the seven-county region. Mayor of Jefferson Peter Eller was selected as the 2026 Outstanding Local Elected Official in the High Country region. This award honors outstanding service and leadership to the community. This award is voted on by managers, administrators, staff, and local elected officials in the region. Few people know the Town of Jefferson as well as Peter Eller, and few have given more of themselves to it. A lifelong Jefferson resident, his service to the town began before he was old enough to vote: his very first summer job, taken in high school just after he earned his driver's license, was working for the Town of Jefferson. Decades later, he returned to lead it. Mayor Eller spent 35 years with

Jefferson, NC · 1d

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Manufacturer to close another East TN plant, affecting dozens of workers

Tsubaki Nakashima has announced plans to close a second plant in East Tennessee. The plant is scheduled to close effective Dec. 17, 2027, affecting a total of 73 workers. The company said production carried out at the three plants it is closing will be transferred primarily to plants in India.

Mountain City, TN · 3d

Ashe Post & Times

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Don’t feed the bears: Warrensville man requests nuisance ordinance to prevent attacks

JEFFERSON — Warrensville resident Jonathan Parker requested the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 2 to consider an ordinance or nuisance provision to deter bear-feeding. Addressing the board during its scheduled meeting’s public comment, Parker said indiscriminate bear feeding on West Mill Creek Road has led to a “concentration of bears in the community to the point that residents are concerned about walking their dogs and being outside after dark.” He also said bear feeding can lead to neighborhood property damage. Although Ashe County has a significant wildlife population, Parker said that recent bear sightings occur “more frequently than what most (Ashe County) residents consider normal.” He also said the community has limited recourse for the growing bear population, which has become more accustomed to human interaction and regular feedings. Parker explained that bear feeding isn’t about legality, punishment, or “enjoying wildlife.” He’s worried that consistent feedings could lead to injury because wildlife has become “so habituated to humans” and has destroyed property. However, commissioners didn’t address Parker’s concerns, as is the norm under board decorum. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission discourages feeding wildlife because it creates public safety hazards, spreads disease, and leads to property damage. The

Ashe County, NC · 2d

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This Small-Town Virginia Candy Shop Makes Bright Green Mountain Dew Fudge

Bright green fudge, the familiar shade of a certain highly caffeinated soda, sits in the case at The Southern Churn on State Street in downtown Bristol, Virginia. The Mountain Dew fudge is made on-site, a wink at the region’s role in creating the soft drink. You can’t buy it just anywhere; it’s sold exclusively at […]

Bristol, VA · 4d

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Pickin’ Chickens: City of Bristol, Virginia unveils new baseball team

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The City of Bristol, Virginia is unveiling its new baseball team on Thursday. The Pickin’ Chickens will join the Blue Ridge League. The new mascot honors the baseball and musical history of Bristol. “I think having a team name that showcases the music and the baseball heritage here is vital,” Bristol, […]

Bristol, VA · 1d

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Roadside stand in Bristol offers scratch-made breads and sweets on the go

BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — A little homemade goodness is bringing a sweet touch to the road in Bristol, Virginia. A local stand, called Breaking Bread, is serving up fresh-baked treats, all made from scratch. Melania Hardin bakes everything herself. Sourdough bread, dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, pumpkin bread, cookies, snickerdoodle...

Bristol, VA · 2d

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Johnson County students make use of new meat processing center

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson County students are taking advantage of a new meat processing center to learn a useful trade. High school students are able to enroll in a year-long course at the meat processing center, which recently opened. The facility allows students to learn how to process different meats. It also allows […]

Johnson County, TN · 3d

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Hazardous Weather Outlook: Friday, November 13, 2026

Light snow, gusty winds and much colder air are the story across the High Country today. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg issued this Hazardous Weather Outlook at 3:02 a.m. Friday, and it includes both Watauga and Ashe counties. Today and Tonight. Light measurable snowfall is expected, with the highest...

Watauga County, NC · 10h

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Bristol, Va. Council codifies trespassing enforcement

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Virginia City Council passed an ordinance on second reading Tuesday night on trespassing enforcement. It gives property owners the right to have officers trespass anyone from a property. While police officers are already capable of enforcing trespassing violations, the ordinance codifies that capability in the city code, according to […]

Bristol, VA · 2d

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High Country could see first snow of season

The High Country could see its first snowfall of the season this weekend. National Weather Service meteorologists said Ashe and Watauga counties could see some hazardous weather starting Friday morning, with gusty winds and snow showers in the forecast. Some areas could get as much as three inches of snow.

Watauga County, NC · 5h

Ashe Post & Times

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Rotary Club of Ashe County tours AEV facility

JEFFERSON — Members of the Rotary Club of Ashe County made a visit to American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) for a facility tour this week. James Reed and Roy Badger had the privilege of providing an extensive tour of AEV’s operation, showcasing the people, processes, and teamwork that go into building world-class emergency vehicles. The Rotary Club of Ashe County is a volunteer-driven organization made up of business, civic, and community leaders dedicated to improving the local community through service, scholarships, economic development, charitable initiatives and leadership. For more than 75 years, their efforts have helped strengthen Ashe County through community projects, educational support, and service to others. AEV appreciates the opportunity to share what they do at AEV and are grateful for organizations like the Rotary Club that continue to make a lasting impact across Ashe County. Thank you for your visit and for all you do to support the community!

Ashe County, NC · 23h

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Austinville, Wythe County: Chiswell’s Lead Mines, the American Revolution, and the Civil War

Appalachian Community Histories – Austinville, Wythe County: Chiswell’s Lead Mines, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. Along the New River in southwestern Virginia, the small community of Austinville occupies a place in American history far greater than its size might suggest. Long before the community acquired its present name, the surrounding hills contained one of the most important lead deposits in colonial America, providing a mineral that would become essential to frontier settlement, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. The mines helped sustain armies, attracted entrepreneurs and skilled laborers, and established an industrial settlement whose influence extended well beyond the mountains of Virginia.

Austinville, VA · 1d