With higher grocery prices and tighter budgets, consumers are homing in on wholesome products, according to a recent SensaPay study published in The Packer. Analyzing current spending behavior, inflation data and consumer sentiment, the study outlines what Americans are valuing most and why. Fresh produce ranked No. 1 in the list of categories consumers won’t give up, with meat and […]
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Dixon’s Plein Air Paintings on Display at MECC
Mountain Empire Community College announces an exhibition of plein air paintings by artist Carol Dixon of Gate City. The collection is currently on display at the Slemp Gallery in the Wampler Library through Nov. 4. A reception celebrating Dixon’s work will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Wampler Library, located in Robb Hall […]
Senators Announce Grants to Combat Substance Use
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced last week that almost $600,000 in funding to address substance use disorder in Southwest Virginia by expanding recovery resources and promoting workforce entry. The funding was awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)’s Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative, which seeks to address the substance use disorder […]
Arrest Report
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 17 Brandon I. Jessee, 28, Duffield, contempt of court, larceny, assault. Aug. 18 Jamey L. West, 48, Kingsport, Tenn., poss. narcotics, DWI 1st offense Rebecca Morris, 42, Big Stone Gap, grand larceny (2 counts). Roger G. Marshall Jr., 31, Richmond, violation of probation (5 counts). Richard […]
AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Taking on AI Banking Scams
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making it even easier for criminals to steal people’s money, and American’s anxiety is rising. Concern is especially high around financial services, where scammers can use deepfake technology — AI-generated audio and video — to impersonate people and hack into bank accounts. Report scams to local law enforcement. For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit […]
JNF Makes Significant Progress Towards Recovery After Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has made significant progress in repairing and restoring the George Washington – Jefferson National Forest from the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene one year ago. “The damage done by Hurricane Helene to ecological resources, infrastructure, and recreation sites across the George Washington – Jefferson National Forest was profound and deeply felt by the […]
Projects On Former Coal Mines Include Veterinarian Hospital, Resort
Five proposed projects in former Southwest Virginia coal mining spots are being vetted to receive federal funding. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement selected the areas that would transform the community with funding from the federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, or AMLER. The funds are available for economically-distressed counties in Appalachian coal fields, places where there […]
$4M Grant to Improve Maternal Health in Southwest Virginia
The Virginia Rural Health Association (VRHA) has been awarded a $4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (Rural MOMS) program. The four-year grant will fund the creation of the Virginia Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (VRMOMS) network, a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving maternal health […]
Green Appointed Virginia USDA-RD Director
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Beth Walker Green has been appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the USDA Rural Development State Director for the state of Virginia. Green will implement Trump’s America First agenda at USDA Rural Development, ensuring the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers and producers remain a top priority. “I am honored to serve […]
AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Steps to Protect Against ID Theft
Identity fraud and scams are a massive and growing problem, but there are things each of us can do to protect against identity fraud, even if our data has been exposed. Report scams to local law enforcement. For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at <www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork>.
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