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Large boulder closes portion of roadway in Washington County, Virginia
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking motorists to be alert in the Brumley Gap Road/John Douglas Wayside area of Washington County due to a large boulder blocking the road. As of 9:25 a.m., the right lane on Route 19 northbound is closed, according to VDOT’s 511 map. The […]
Concerns over solar farms plague Washington County, Virginia
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – On Tuesday, the Washington County Virginia Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from Catalyst Energy Partners about their proposal to put up solar farms. The proposed areas are several parcels off Wyndale Road in Abingdon. Together, the total acreage is around 1,800. The proposal was met with pushback from many neighboring […]
State budget includes money to study tapping into natural gas pipeline in Tazewell and Russell counties
Local officials have been working for years to bring broader access to natural gas to their communities. The post State budget includes money to study tapping into natural gas pipeline in Tazewell and Russell counties appeared first on Cardinal News.
Russell County Hospital relocates, improves access to cancer center
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Ballad Health celebrated the renovation of its cancer care department at Russell County Hospital Friday. Hospital administrators cut the ribbon on the cancer care center after it was relocated and received improvements. According to Ballad Health, the relocation and renovation of the center will improve access and comfort for oncology […]
Teacher pay raises imminent following Russell Co. school closures
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Russell County Board of Education approved the closure of Swords Creek Elementary and Copper Creek Elementary schools on Tuesday. The schools will close at the end of this school year. Division Superintendent Kimberly Hooker said it was tough to reach the decision, and all options were discussed in order […]
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