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Abandoned mine lands are supposed to be properly reclaimed—stabilized and reforested to preserve water quality and prevent erosion. But hundreds of thousands of acres of old strip mines remain unclaimed, and many mines that shuttered before 1977 were reclaimed in an antiquated style that doesn’t reflect today’s best practices.
LEBANON – The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority reached a record in economic development loans and grants in 2021, according to the authority’s 2021 annual report.
EarthLink, a leading high-speed internet service provider, will invest $5.4 million to establish a major customer support center in Norton.