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Afternoon Update: Southwest Virginia industrial park awarded $5 million
The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority awarded a $5.6 million grant Thursday to the Buchanan County Industrial Development Authority to help further develop the Southern Gap Regional Business Park located near Grundy.
Afternoon Update: Area Chrismas parades seeking participants
With the day after Thanksgiving fast approaching, organizations across the Virginias are seeking participants for annual events featuring bands, civic clubs, marchers and a fellow by the name of Santa Claus - the Christmas parade.
Republicans claim two of three county seats
By JIM TALBERT\Staff TAZEWELL - Several new faces will soon be taking their seats in the local government.
Energized - Millions in funding approved for region
A federal measure that includes millions for economic development, public safety, the environment and advances in clean coal technologies is now law.
Afternoon Update: Obama OKa s $4 million for Grundy
Millions in additional federal flood-proofing dollars are flowing into the Southwest Virginia town of Grundy.
Mountaintop mining: Southern Gap Park positive example
A reclaimed mountaintop mining removal project is creating urgently needed new jobs in far Southwest Virginia.
Grundy Attorney Disbarred For Embezzlement
The Virginia State Bar has revoked the license of a Grundy, Va., attorney who improperly pocketed at least $200,000 over two years from the trust accounts of an estate he managed, according to State Bar documents.
Buchanan County To Study Economic Impact Of New Medical College
The rule of threes suggests things are funnier, more effective, and more satisfying when they come in threes than any other number.
Groundbreaking Begins for Grundy Parking Deck
Grundy, Va., officials broke ground Monday on the Buchanan County town's new downtown.
The Virginia Department of Transportation awarded a $90 million contract Wednesday to design and build phase one of the U.S. Route 460 Connector project in Buchanan County.
Buchanan County birdsongs go bigtime - roanoke.com
A few years ago I wrote about Roger Mayhorn's amazing mountaintop home in Buchanan County.
Good news: Trio of announcements welcomed
A trio of good news announcements Tuesday by U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Va., will reap benefits for Tazewell and Buchanan counties.
Grundy Flood Control Project Reaches Milestone
A project to literally move downtown Grundy, Virginia reaches a major milestone.
SW Virginia man suspected in 3 neighbors' slayings
HURLEY, Va. - A southwest Virginia man was being held on suspicion of killing three of his neighbors this week, including a married couple, Buchanan County authorities said Saturday.
SW Virginia man suspected in 3 neighbors' slayings
HURLEY, Va. - A southwest Virginia man was being held on suspicion of killing three of his neighbors this week, including a married couple, Buchanan County authorities said Saturday.
Celebration Slated For four-Lane And Floodwall Completion
A ribbon-cutting will be held this morning for the long-awaited completion of a floodwall and four-lane highway through town.
SW Virginia man suspected in 3 neighbors' slayings
HURLEY, Va. - A southwest Virginia man was being held on suspicion of killing three of his neighbors this week, including a married couple, Buchanan County authorities said Saturday.
Afternoon Update a " Webb, Warner announce $4 million for Grundy
U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., and U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., announced Friday the award of an additional $4 million for the ongoing Grundy Flood Control and Redevelopment Project.
Knoxville church helps rebuild homes in Appalachia
For the past 31 years, Cokesbury United Methodist Church has made a pilgrimage from Knoxville to one of the poorest regions in the country.
Buchanan Co. Crash Wounds Child, Police Investigating
Virginia State Police are currently investigating what Sgt. Michael Conroy refers to as "an unusual crash" on Route 707 Bear Branch in the Russell Prater section of Buchanan County.
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