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Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia
This is Part 3 of a three-part series on efforts to develop on abandoned mine lands in Southwest Virginia. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Under federal regulations, mine companies begin operation in Southwest Virginia, dig for their coal and then return the land close to its natural condition or in a state that […] The post Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Proposed high school in Hampton Roads would build on anti-drug successes elsewhere
Andrew Finch, who’s worked at and evaluated “recovery” high schools for more than a quarter century, has some advice for administrators who want to open such a sanctuary for teenagers battling substance abuse in South Hampton Roads: Create a school that’s distinct from the general population of students – and possibly in a separate building […] The post Proposed high school in Hampton Roads would build on anti-drug successes elsewhere appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Trump trails Biden by just 3% in Virginia: Poll
Former President Donald Trump is within the margin of error in Virginia, a pivotal state for President Joe Biden in November, according to a new survey. A New York Times-Siena College poll released Monday shows Biden leading Trump 48% to 45% among likely voters in Virginia, while Trump leads Biden 48%-45% among likely voters in […]
Vote Common Good holds Faith and Democracy Rally in West Jefferson
WEST JEFFERSON — Vote Common Good, a nonprofit of interdenominational faith leaders made a stop on their 50-state bus tour in West Jefferson on Sunday, July 14, to recognize candidates for political office who had signed the Vote Common Good Pledge. Ben Massey, candidate for NC House of Representatives and Tanya Robinson and Nancy Beth Weaver, candidates for Ashe County Commissioner, met with Common Good leaders and an enthusiastic crowd of interested local voters about the need to mobilize people of faith to make the...
Bristol, Va. police release photo of vehicle in shooting investigation
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Bristol, Virginia police released an image of a vehicle believed to have been involved in a shooting Friday morning. The shooting happened on Moore Street at the campus of the former Virginia Intermont College, according to the Bristol, Virginia Police Department. Officers arrived to find a male with a gunshot wound […]
KY and South Korea sign new driver’s license agreement
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear attended a signing ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, to formalize a driver’s license agreement between the two governments looking to support job growth. According to a release, Beshear is joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray and South Korea’s National Police Agency Commissioner General Hee-keun Yoon to […]
Four-term Sullivan County School Board member facing challenger
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Three-term Sullivan County School Board Member Randall Jones is facing a challenge from newcomer Todd McKinley in his bid for a fourth term on the board. McKinley won a three-way race in the Republican primary to appear on the ballot for the District 5 seat. Jones opted to run with no […]
Morgan Wallen fans ask if star will ‘show up’ to upcoming Tennessee concert after singer canceled show last-minute
MORGAN Wallen's latest tour announcement has left fans confused after the country music singer was forced to postpone a series of shows. Morgan, 31, is currently performing across the US as part of his One Night At A Time tour. On Monday, the Whiskey Glasses singer returned to Instagram after...
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