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Supervisors make three appointments
WISE — County supervisors last Thursday named three individuals to local boards. They included: • Nominating Deborah S. Kilgore for another five-year term on the board of zoning appeals, a District...
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Town leaves Veolia without answer
COEBURN — Once again, town council has delayed action on a cost savings proposal from Veolia Water Inc., the company that provides Coeburn’s public works and water services. At a June 10 meeting, V...
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Road work zones rumble strips tested
The Virginia Department of Transportation is getting some of its work zones ready to rumble this summer in southwestern Virginia. Temporary and portable rumble strips will be used in work zones i...
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Interstate 81 section to be renamed 'Congressman William C. Wampler Sr. Memorial Highway
The Virginia Department of Transportation, local officials and family of William C. “Bill” Wampler Sr. will be on hand Monday to rename a section of Interstate 81 the “Congressmen William Wampler S...
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Joe Smiddy is flanked by UVa-Wise Chancellor Donnie P. Henry and UVa. President Teresa A. Sullivan.
UVa-Wise rededicates Smiddy Hall
The newly renovated Smiddy Hall welcomes visitors to the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, just as its namesake Joseph C. Smiddy did during his three decades of service to the college. "It ...
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Governor acts on rights restoration
Gov. Bob McDonnell announced last month that he will automatically restore, on an individual basis, civil rights to non-violent felons who meet specific conditions. According to the governor's offi...
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Kids Central conducts security assessment
The Virginia State Police recently conducted a physical security assessment of Kids Central, Inc.'s classrooms and properties. The nonprofit corporation's board of directors requested the assessmen...
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Dickenson-Russell Coal Co.: A-Team won second place in the 28th annual Governor's Cup Mine Rescue and Safety Contest last Friday at Southwest Virginia Community College.
Dickenson-Russell takes second in mine rescue contest
The Dickenson-Russell Coal Corporation: A-Team took home second place honors in the 28th annual Governor's Cup Mine Rescue and Safety Contest last Friday at Southwest Virginia Community College in ...
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