Since Dominion’s EnergyShare Program was dramatically expanded in 2015, literally thousands of Virginians in need are getting help with energy bills and making their homes more energy efficient. “This expanded program was put in place at the request of Gov. McAuliffe as part of the development of a major state energy bill,” said Robert M. Blue, president and CEO of…
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A Time for Heroic Dreams On January 20th, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Congress is now charged to make many changes. Those of us in Congress will in fact have disagreements with President Trump, both in policy and in tweets. But it is our duty to strive with all our being to…
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LEBANON, Va. – Russell County Medical Center has been ranked No. 1 in the commonwealth of Virginia for nurse communication, according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). “We care for our patients like they’re our own family; we really want to make a difference in their lives,” said Greta Morrison, chief nursing officer…
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CRLL will be hosting sign-ups at the St. Paul field on the following dates: Feb. 4th From 10 to 2 Feb. 9th From 5 to 8 For more information you can follow them on Facebook
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Castlewood Boys lost 54 to 60 versus JI Burton. JI Burton’s girls 40 to 39 over the Lady Devils. Eastside Boys 82 – Thomas Walker 31. Lady Spartans win over Thomas Walker 91 to 36.
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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $26 million to expand and diversify the economy in coal-impacted communities in 5 Appalachian states. These 31 awards are projected to train more than 7,300 workers and students impacted by the changing coal economy in certificate, credentialing, and other workforce development programs. They will also create or retain more than 2,500 jobs, leverage an…
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United Way of Southwest Virginia is preparing for the upcoming tax season and needs community members to serve at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites between February and April 2017. Volunteers that prepare taxes can help boost a family’s yearly income and have a direct impact on the lives of working families in Southwest Virginia. Debby Loggans, Volunteer Center…
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The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is pleased to announce that actor Larry Thomas, the well-known Seinfeld Soup Nazi will be at a Meet and Greet reception on Friday, February 10 at 6 pm. “An Evening at The Movies with The Soup Nazi” will take place the evening prior to the February 11th. Annual Great Winter Soup Cook-Off and will…
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that he has reintroduced legislation to establish a Joint Ad Hoc Congressional Committee on Trade Responsibilities, which would be tasked with developing a plan to move to the legislative branch the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). This would be in accordance with Article I, Section 8 of…
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Deputies at the Wise County Sheriff’s Office will carry the lifesaving Opioid Antidote Naloxone otherwise known as Narcan. Sheriff Ronnie Oakes said, “We are battling an epidemic of Opioid drug addiction in Southwest Virginia and we have to take drastic measures to make sure we address the drug problem with everything available to us. I think that it is important…
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