Governor Seeks $10 Million for Energy Research, Including Nuclear
Last Friday at an invitation-only event in Norton, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced he will propose $10 million in the upcoming budget to create the Virginia Power Innovation Fund for research and development of innovative energy technologies, including nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and utilization and battery storage. The governor also announced $5 million of this funding will advance the goal laid […]
Former Scott County Deputy Honored at AG’s Luncheon
During a Southwest swing by Republican leaders last week in the county, a former Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy was honored for his bravery following a shooting incident that occurred in 2010. Last Thursday at Scott County Park and Golf Course, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares presented Thomas Bowen with a Law Enforcement Purple Heart Award on behalf of the American […]
ASD Launches Local Beef Pilot Project With Food Country
Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) has partnered with Food Country USA in a pilot project to provide fresh, local beef to consumers in the region. In early 2022, ASD’s Appalachian Harvest Food Hub staff worked closely with Brandon Jones, owner of Jones Cattle of Lee County to pilot an expansion of the food hub’s offering of beef into current markets. With […]
AppCAA to Implement New Diaper Distribution Pilot Program
Appalachian Community Action and Development Agency announces they have received funding to begin a new program next year to provide families with diapers. The agency is a recipient for the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot announced by the Office of Community Services within the Administration for Children and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services. Virginia is […]
Daily Walk
Shut My Mouth Into each life some discord falls some tiffs are short some longer but I keep from trouble if I pray. Lord, help just keep my mouth shut. Guide me accordingly to thy will. Let me be a listener and keep my mouth shut.
Crooked Road Ramblers
Old time band, Kilby Spencer and the Crooked Road Ramblers are in concert Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons. Admission to the concert is $10 for adults, $2 for children 6 to 11, under age 6 free. Tickets are available at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. The group plays traditional old […]
