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College to offer trades classes in Dickenson County
BIG STONE GAP, Va. — Mountain Empire Community College will begin a series of low cost/no cost classes in the skilled trades for qualifying students in partnership with the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority. Classes will be held at the Dickenson Center for Education and Research beginning in August,...
Free skilled trades training available in Clintwood beginning next month
CLINTWOOD, Va. — Students can get free or low-cost training in skilled trades in Clintwood beginning this August, thanks to a partnership between the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority and Mountain Empire Community College. The partnership and skilled trades training opportunity are the result of an Appalachian Regional Commission...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - Dickenson County Public Service Authority
Separate sealed Bids for the Backbone Ridge-Phase IV/Low Gap Phase II/Turkey Branch Water Line Replacement Project for the Dickenson County Public Service Authority which consists of the construction of approximately 9,120 linear feet (L.F.) of 6-inch water line, and 800 (L.F) of 3/4-inch water line; 11 service re-connections; and all associated appurtenances; will be received by Crystal Phillips, Assistant Director/Office Manager, at the office of Dickenson County Public Service Authority, 11996 Dickenson Highway, Clinchco, VA 24226, until 2:00 P.M., local prevailing time, on August 27, 2024, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
More details released in St. Paul shooting
On Thursday, Wise and Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 5700 block of Creek Hill Road in St. Paul following a report of a shooting incident. An individual, who was the focus of a child sex crime investigation had entered a residence where he had been temporarily barred. A family member attempted to escort him from the property and an altercation took place. Two shots were fired, and one individual involved was transported by helicopter for treatment of serious injuries. After an initial investigation, Sheriff Grant Kilgore and Commonwealth’s Attorney Brett Hall agreed that no charges should be taken at this time but is still actively investigating this incident. Loren Frost of St. Paul, Virginia, has been charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a minor, two counts of sodomy, and one count of aggravated sexual battery.
One injured, one in custody after St. Paul shooting
Some of the details of a Wednesday night shooting near the Wise County, Dickenson County border were included in a Sheriff’s Office report. One person was found shot and injured at property in the 5700 block of Creek Hill Road in St. Paul and the individual who shot the weapon was placed in custody.
Dickenson County Historical Society looking to keep veterans’ voices alive
CLINTWOOD, Va. (WJHL)- The Dickenson County Historical Society has a rich history and a mission to showcase veterans. Now, the museum has a collection that dates back to the Civil War. “The veterans, this is the backbone of the country. And [if it wasn’t] for them, it wouldn’t be no country,” Army Veteran and volunteer […]
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 17021 Dickenson Hwy, Clinchco, Virginia
In execution of a Deed of Trust dated August 26, 2011, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dickenson County, Virginia in Deed Book 489, Page 450; and with the undersigned being appointed Substitute Trustee by document of record, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction all that certain property, together with all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, more particularly described in the said Deed of Trust, having street address of 17021 Dickenson Hwy, Clinchco, Virginia 24226; having parcel identification numbers of 3030 and briefly described as follows:
People Inc. to receive $3.4 Million grant
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded People Inc. 3.4 million dollars for its Head Start Program. This grant will help Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Washington Counties as well as the City of Bristol. The Head Start Program supports children up the three years old and prepares them for their future education.
People Inc receives $3.4 million grant for Head Start programs in five counties
ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded People Inc. 3.4 million dollars for its Head Start Program. This grant will help Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Washington Counties as well as the City of Bristol. The Head Start Program supports children up the...
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