Wise County Board News Today

A citizens group created in response to Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s call for a small nuclear power plant in Southwest Virginia plans to be at two government meetings in the next two weeks.

Remembering the lynching of Dave Hurst 114 years ago got a second chance Friday.

Area residents are asking the Wise County Board of Supervisors for more information on a proposed small nuclear reactor in Southwest Virginia.

The town has paid down its debt and hired several new employees, and it's pursuing a number of revitalization projects. "I don’t think anyone expected us to come back," says Pound's vice mayor.

Two years after seeing its main shelter and offices deteriorating, Family Crisis Support Services moves into a new facility in three weeks.

Comcast representatives got an earful from the Wise County Board of Supervisors Thursday over what members said was poor service and a lack of face-to-face contact with the cable and internet provider.

Family Crisis Support Services Executive Director Marybeth Adkins faces a busy fourth quarter of 2023 with a new state commission appointment and opening a new shelter facility.

The Wise County Board of Supervisors backed down from a pay raise on Thursday.

WISE – Appalachia residents will continue to see fire and emergency medical service coverage despite a disagreement over Wise County funding for the department.

WISE – The Wise County Board of Supervisors hopes the General Assembly will pass a budget in time for a county budget workshop in two weeks.