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Gov. Youngkin lauds new initiative as a collaborative approach to solving Southwest Virginia’s problems
Accelerate Southwest Virginia is designed to speed up efforts to solve some of the region's most pressing problems, from infrastructure to housing. The post Gov. Youngkin lauds new initiative as a collaborative approach to solving Southwest Virginia’s problems appeared first on Cardinal News.
Back to Appalachia
This story was originally published by Inquest. When being transported to prison, Cinquan “Umar” Muhammed said, most people try to take their mind off things through chatter. But he’s a quiet person, and in the nearly thirty years of his life he spent being shuffled between federal penitentiaries in rural mountain communities, he said he preferred to take the time he had outside the barbed wire to look out at the leafy wilderness that lined the road to his cell.
Tri Cities considering wastewater solutions
The cities of Cumberland, Benham and Lynch are searching for a solution to issues with each of the cities’ wastewater facilities. A public meeting was held at the Benham Schoolhouse Inn recently where residents, state, county, and city officials met to discuss options for addressing the problem. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley talked about issues […] The post Tri Cities considering wastewater solutions appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
A remarkable opportunity for Cumberland, Benham and Lynch
In February, I wrote to you the citizens of the Tri-City area outlining the critical condition of your wastewater treatment infrastructure, and the urgency with which a solution must be found. I am writing again today to urge you to attend a public meeting on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Benham Schoolhouse Inn […] The post A remarkable opportunity for Cumberland, Benham and Lynch appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Celebrating a Decade of Free Legal Aid: Kona Self-Help Center Marks 10 Years of Community Service
The Kona Courthouse Self-Help Center recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. The event, sponsored by the West Hawaiʻi Bar Association on January 19, 2024, was attended by Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald and Third Circuit Chief Judge Robert D.S. Kim. They honored attorneys who provided free legal consultations at the center. Since its inception, the center has assisted 4,165 individuals, many of whom lacked funds for legal representation.
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