Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), the Social Security Administration reminds Medicare beneficiaries to be vigilant and take...

The Virginia Department of Social Services’ Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for hot-weather cooling assistance. Individuals and...

There has been one reported COVID-19 outbreak at a long-term care facility in the Lenowisco Health District, according to state health department data. The state health...

The state Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy this month will launch a five-part webinar series to educate businesses and stakeholders about recent state legislation...

Appalachia Town Manager Fred Luntsford wants citizens to remain vigilant during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the town’s Facebook page Wednesday, Luntsford reminded residents...

BIG STONE GAP — The town has asked town employees to restrict non-essential travel during vacation season. Town Manager Stephen Lawson told town council Tuesday that the...

BIG STONE GAP — The town is owed $29,010 in past due utilities. During Tuesday’s council workshop, Town Manager Stephen Lawson gave an update on the town’s suspension of...

BIG STONE GAP — Town council will vote July 14 on a resolution supporting highway improvement project funding applications. The town has already applied for grant funding...

The State Corporation Commission has approved a reduced fuel rate for Old Dominion Power Co. However, the drop in customers’ monthly bills will be more than offset by a...

The next Appalachia council meeting will be held Thursday, July 9 at 5 p.m. in council chambers instead of the third Thursday of the month. During the June 25 meeting,...

July 1 marked the start of various “criminal justice reforms” in Virginia as new laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly earlier this year went into effect. These...

Members of Ninth District U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith’s staff will be available at the following local sites to meet with citizens during July: • July 8: 3:15-4:45 p.m., Big...

New laws took effect July 1 in Virginia. One of the major topics at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly Session was “criminal justice reform.” Reforms include gun control,...

Regional industrial parks, a residential sewer project, an opioid addiction program and small business assistance efforts will benefit from proposed Appalachian Regional...

Local businesses are trying to bounce back as the COVID-19 pandemic and Gov. Ralph Northam’s related safety mandates have slowed down commerce....