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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 · 1d

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Town of Marion names Grand Marshal of Christmas parade

MARION, Va. (WJHL) — The Town of Marion has named the Grand Marshal of the Marion Christmas Parade. Community leader Harry Howe will serve as the Grand Marshal, according to Ken Heath with the Town of Marion. Heath said Howe has served the community and beyond for decades, through ministry, healthcare and emergency response. Howe […]

Marion, VA · 3d

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McDowell County Public Records: October 7 through November 9

In 1950, the Black residents of McDowell accounted for nearly 25% of the county’s population, and made up over 35% of all coal miners in the region. Today, less than 5% of the nation’s coal miners are Black, and McDowell County’s Black population has fallen to just 11.3%.

Mcdowell County, WV · 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 · 1d

The Tribune

Country ham a hit at new festival in Jonesville

Jonesville’s inaugural Slice of the Valley Country Ham festival brought in the crowds on Saturday at Lila Swaim Park. Fall colors, sunshine and blue skies set the backdrop for a delightful day of music, food and fun. Live music throughout the festival included local favorites None of the Above playing bluegrass tunes and Room to Walk jam band, as attendees milled about checking out the vendor booths and activities. Pig races drew onlookers and cheers at the event as well. Earlier in the day the humans got in the run fun with the Hog Run 5k on the Jonesville Greenway, with many participants dressed up as pigs for the race. Drawing lines throughout the day was the Foothills Meat Center booth which provided one free country ham biscuit to each attendee. The shop, located at 224 S. Bridge Street, which sponsored the festival, also had holiday gift boxes of country ham, hoop cheese and jam for sale. Town Council Member Regina Adkins said she was pleased to see the strong community involvement of those who “showed up and showed out” at the festival. Vendors were pleased with the turnout as well, a spokesperson for Classic Concessions said, “The Slice of

Jonesville, NC · 3d

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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 · 22h

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North Carolina Has A Reindeer Farm Where You Hand-Feed The Herd Before Christmas

Some holiday traditions involve a crowded mall and a long line for a photo. Others involve a mountain road, a guide who knows every animal by name, and a hungry goat waiting for a treat from your open hand. High in the North Carolina mountains near Banner Elk, a working...

Banner Elk, NC · 1d

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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 · 2d

Ashe Post & Times

Ashe weighs animal shelter, EMS costs amid funding uncertainty

JEFFERSON — Ashe County commissioners weighed the costs of advancing a proposed animal shelter and emergency medical services base amid uncertainty surrounding future county revenues during their Nov. 2 meeting. Ashe County is moving forward with the preliminary design phase of a proposed $12 million, 6,000- to 10,000-square-foot animal shelter, which will sit on a 29,000 pad, while waiting to see how a recently passed constitutional amendment on property tax caps will impact county funding. “Our funding streams could completely change tomorrow,” Ashe County Commissioner Todd McNeill said about the constitutional amendments. The county is also moving forward with the planned construction of a public emergency medical service base following the dissolution of private provider Ashe Medics. Ashe County Manager Adam Stumb said that the county has yet to determine EMS operating costs, as it must consider purchasing new equipment and additional staff salaries. “To give momentum to the (animal shelter) project, I think it’s worth moving forward with the design work,” Stumb said. “It’s better to have projects on the shelf, ready to pull off when funding becomes available.” County officials anticipate an estimated $650,000 annual debt service for 20 years to fund the animal shelter project, while also

Ashe County, NC · 1d

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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 · 1d

Ashe Post & Times

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 · 13h

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Target 7: Virginia works to address nursing shortage

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - From classrooms to hospitals, nursing leaders are working to strengthen Virginia’s health care workforce by preparing more educators, helping students pay for school and introducing young people to careers in medicine. At Radford University, nursing leaders say a shortage of faculty can make it harder...

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Ashe Post & Times

Ashe adopts values for 2027 property reappraisal

JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2027 scheduled values on Nov. 2 for the county’s upcoming reappraisal. Ashe County is one of 37 counties statewide, including Watauga, Avery, and Alleghany, that will conduct reappraisals in 2027. Property tax revenues are Ashe County’s primary funding source. Ashe County Tax Administrator Chris Lambert expects the county’s tax base to increase by 28.3%. A schedule of values is an official county manual containing standardized pricing tables, building costs, and land rates used to calculate fair market property values during a revaluation, according to wake.gov . County governments must adopt a schedule of values before upcoming property revaluations. North Carolina requires tax assessors to appraise all real property uniformly at 100% of market value as of Jan. 2027, Lambert said. Lambert previously told the commissioners that his office’s 451-page schedule of values manual contains appraisal overviews, location codes, property and residential information, manufactured home data and rates, property classification charts, commercial information, present use value, and neighborhood pricing guides. His office will use the manual to reevaluate local property values for the next four years. Although state law requires county tax offices to reevaluate property every eight years, Ashe County

Ashe County, NC · 1d

Ashe Post & Times

County approves replacement sheriff’s vehicle lease

JEFFERSON — Ashe County Commissioners approved the sheriff’s office Enterprise lease agreement on Nov. 2 to replace a totaled patrol vehicle. Two ACSO vehicles were declared total losses in separate incidents, one involving a vehicle pursuit and another while an officer was transporting someone. After reviewing dashboard camera footage, ACSO staff determined the incidents were unavoidable. The pursuit also followed department policy, the sheriff’s office said. The ACSO also said other department vehicles sustained damage from deer collisions. County Manager Adam Stumb said the county has already received insurance credit for one vehicle and is “waiting to settle” the other claim. Stumb said the county would also save on lease payments for the remainder of the year by operating with one fewer vehicle. “At the end of the day, budget-wise, it’s close to a wash,” Stumb said of the replacement costs through insurance. Leveraging his EMS background, Commissioner Wes Greene requested additional details about the accidents for clarification while stating his position on driver safety with county equipment, comparing it to firearm safety training. “We receive safety credits from our insurance,” Greene explained. “Anytime we can do driver training, we receive safety credits which saves us money. I want to

Ashe County, NC · 15h

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Dickenson County announces Mountain Laurel Commerce Park

CLINTWOOD, Va. — Dickenson County is pleased to announce the official naming of Mountain Laurel Commerce Park, formerly known as Red Onion Industrial Park, marking another milestone in the county’s ongoing efforts to attract investment, support business development, and create new economic opportunities. The newly named Mountain Laurel...

Dickenson County, VA · 13h

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New Kingsport Bridge will connect Brickyard Park to downtown

The City of Kingsport is getting a major boost to help connect Brickyard Park to downtown. Federal officials have awarded the city 5.6 million dollars to build a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the CSX railroad tracks. The bridge will link Brickyard Park directly to Centennial Park downtown. Local transportation officials say the project will give walkers and cyclists a much safer way to cross the tracks, while hopefully bringing more foot traffic to downtown shops and restaurants. As part of the deal with CSX, the existing street-level vehicle crossing will be permanently closed once the bridge is built. Kingsport will pitch in 1.4 million dollars to match the federal grant, adding to 2.6 million already secured from the state. Design work is finished, and construction is expected to kick off in 2027.

Kingsport, TN · 1d

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Indictments Handed Down By Greene County Grand Jury

Indictments were handed down Monday during the November session of a Greene County grand jury. Conlandgous Gordon Jordan – 3315 Chuckey Highway Limestone- Simple Possession Schedule Five – Simple Possession Schedule Four. Conlandgous Gordon Jordan – 3315 Chuckey Highway Limestone – Possession of meth manufacture, delivery, sale, possession...

Greene County, TN · 1d

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Christmas Connection returning to Kingsport

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – It’s already time to start thinking about Christmas, and luckily, there’s an opportunity in the Model City that allows people to get all their shopping done in one spot. ‘Christmas Connection’ is back for its 47th year. The free event is a tradition in Kingsport that welcomes a variety of skilled […]

Kingsport, TN · 2d

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Kingsport City Schools provides update on new Lynn Garden elementary school

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new elementary school is set to be constructed at the site of the Lynn View Community Center. Andy True, Assistant Superintendent of Kingsport City Schools, said crews are currently working on asbestos abatement, a step which needs to be taken first before demolition and other work can happen. “When it […]

Kingsport, TN · 2d

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