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County to consider new road names
WISE — When county supervisors meet Dec. 3, they’ll give residents who live on roads about to get new names a chance to weigh in on the names those roads are about to get. Supervisors have set ...
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PSA gets loan for power plant water line
COEBURN — After six months of searching, the county Public Service Authority has found a bank willing to loan it $1.72 million to build a new water line already under construction for a new powe...
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Problematic courthouse elevator contract scrapped
by JODI DEAL • STAFF WRITER
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WISE — The county has scrapped a long-standing contract with Thyssenkrupp Elevator for maintenance of the county courthouse’s elevators after a recent inspection revealed several violations. Accor...
Private cemetery requests up for consideration
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WISE — Two county families are looking to establish private cemeteries, but need county approval first. County Administrator Shannon Scott is seeking permission for a family cemetery on Laurel Gro...
Guard troops home from Afghanistan
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About 10 local Army National Guard soldiers flew into Tri-Cities Airport Sunday after serving in Afghanistan since February. The troops served with the 276th Engineer Battalion. About 200 soldiers...
Briefs 11-17-09
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Town adopts alleyway policy COEBURN — Town council on Nov. 9 adopted a policy requiring citizens to submit an application if they wish for council to consider closing a town alleyway. In recent m...
Tourism panel coordinates county tours
by JODI DEAL • STAFF WRITER
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WISE — People living in Wise County are familiar with MountainRose Vineyards, the Derby community, Appalachia’s model railroad museum and other attractions. But in recent months, folks from other ...
Pre-paid applications needed for 'Friends of Coal' license plate
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The Virginia Mining Association is developing a distinctive "Friends of Coal" vehicle license plate that will allow individuals to showcase support for coal and to honor both past and present coal ...
Veterans Day alters some local schedules
by JODI DEAL • STAFF WRITER
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Many businesses and public agencies will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Here’s a quick look at local government agencies’ plans: • Schools. Norton and Wise County schools will...