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Parents, teachers beg Russell County not to close 2 elementary schools during emotional public hearing
The school board will vote May 7 on the superintendent’s recommendation to close Copper Creek and Swords Creek schools due to declining enrollment and budget concerns. The post Parents, teachers beg Russell County not to close 2 elementary schools during emotional public hearing appeared first on Cardinal News.
Second fatal UTV collision in Pike County in less than a day
PIKE COUNTY — A fatal UTV collision occurred early Sunday, April 21 morning on Upper Johnson Creek Road in Kimper, marking the second deadly UTV incident in Pike County within seven hours. Michael Hardin, 34, of Kimper, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Kyle Hardin, 38, of Phelps,...
Future-Proofing Saint Paul, City Council Enacts Mandatory EV-Ready Infrastructure in New Parking Lots
In a move to accommodate the coming wave of electric vehicles (EVs), the Saint Paul City Council has cast a decisive vote in favor of future-proofing the city's development. The new policy, laid out in Ordinance 24-5, mandates that new and refurbished surface parking lots include the necessary infrastructure for EV charging stations, as reported by the City of Saint Paul.
UVA-Wise to host regional economic forum
WISE, Va. (WJHL) – The 9th annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum is next month at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. During the one-day forum, there will be insight into the overall economy in our region along with keynote speakers and panels. If you would like to be a part of the economic forum, […]
Boil water notice issued for Coeburn Waterworks customers
COEBURN, Va. (WJHL) — The Town of Coeburn has issued a boil water notice for Coeburn Waterworks customers. According to the town, the notice was issued due to potential water service disruptions or low pressure in the system due to maintenance. “The affected area is from Central Avenue at the car wash to Pine Camp […]
Prison Probationers Help Extinguish Flames And Save Homes In Raging Forest Fire
RICHMOND — Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Officer Randy Bogle and seven probationers from the Appalachian Men’s Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP) in Honaker assisted the Virginia Department of Forestry with extinguishing a forest fire threatening the community of Vansant, Buchanan County, on March 14. No homes were...
SWVA Artisan Conference kicks off in Abingdon
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL)—After nearly a year of planning, the ‘Round the Mountain Artisan Network is presenting the Southwest Virginia Artisan Conference Thursday through Saturday. Artisans from the area will showcase their work, participate in discussions with other artists and possibly make professional connections. The conference also offers various workshops for artists to engage in. According […]
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