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Construction on coal-fired power plant passes halfway point
ST. PAUL, Va. - The steel structure is almost complete for the 20-story boiler building at the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center, the 585-megawatt coal-fired power plant under construction and on target to be operational in 2012.
Another new power plant in the works for Southwest Va.?
Southwest Virginia needs another power plant, said Del. Bud Phillips, D-Castlewood, who announced at Monday's Southwest Virginia Legislative Forum that he's working to bring a natural gas-fired power plant to the region.
Carrying bundles of gifts, Santa Train rolls through the Mountain Empire
BY DEBRA McCOWN BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ST. PAUL, Va. - When the Santa Train rolled into town Saturday, the Jolly Elf in the red suit and Wynonna Judd weren't the only special guests.
"Let the servants who perform the duties of their office well be considered doubly worthy of honor, especially those who labor faithfully in the word and teaching." I Timothy 5:17 Serving the Lord, his church, the community and country is a way of life for James R. Porter of Wytheville.
St. Paul High School recognized as Virginia Naturally School
ST. PAUL, Va. - The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries' Virginia Naturally School Recognition Program is proud to recognize St.
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Outlaw biker gang indicted for crimes in multiple states
A total of 55 members and associates of the notorious Pagans Motorcycle Club were indicted Friday for numerous violent crimes such as kidnapping, racketeering, robbery, extortion, and conspiracy to commit murder, according to documents obtained by the Organized Crime Committee of the National Association of Chiefs of Police As alleged in the ...
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Feds: Biker gang plotted to kill, extort rivals
National Pagans Motorcycle Club leaders and more than 50 members and associates of the outlaw biker gang are accused of plotting to kill and extort rivals to consolidate the club's power in the eastern U.S., according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.
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6th Pagans defendant agrees to plead guilty
A West Virginia man accused of conspiracy, drug and firearms crimes in a federal racketeering case targeting the Pagans Motorcycle Club has agreed to plead guilty.
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National crackdown on Pagans MC leaves at least one dead
Federal authorities launched a massive crackdown on the outlaw motorcycle club, the Pagans, with arrests in Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey, as well as Kentucky, Delaware and Florida.
Sixth Motorcycle Club Member Scheduled to Plead Guilty
A West Virginia man accused of conspiracy, drug and firearms crimes in a federal racketeering case targeting the Pagans Motorcycle Club has agreed to plead guilty.
4 defendants plead guilty in federal case against Pagans Motorcycle Club in West Virginia
Four men associated with the Pagans Motorcycle Club have agreed to testify against others charged in a 44-count federal racketeering indictment.
Carbon capture project in Southwest Virginia awaits funding
ST. PAUL, Va. - As people arrived from around the world to see an operating carbon capture and storage project in West Virginia, a similar effort - using different technology - is awaiting funding in the Virginia coalfields.
Careers in Construction Week Fair Seeking To Attract Local Teens
YOU SHOULD KNOW WHAT: Careers in Construction fair WHERE: The large warehouse on Highway 58 in St.
1 Killed, 1 Injured In SW Va. Accident
A Southwest Virginia man is dead after his car hit another vehicle head-on, and emergency crews say he wasn't wearing a seat belt.
1 Killed, 1 Injured In SW Va. Accident
A Southwest Virginia man is dead after his car hit another vehicle head-on, and emergency crews say he wasn't wearing a seat belt.
Richmond Judge Invalidates One Of Seven Dominion Air Permits
Wise Co., Va. - A judge in Richmond invalidated an air permit for Dominion Virginia's coal-fired power plant in Virginia City.
Environmental Group: Coal Plant Skirting Pollution Laws
A ruling is expected next week from the Richmond Circuit Court on whether air permits for the power plant under construction outside St.
Southwest Virginia Health Clinics Receive Stimulus
More than $2 million in federal economic stimulus money will flow to four Southwest Virginia health clinics, U.S. Rep.
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The week ahead: School board, PSA, supervisors to meet
It'll be a busy week for local government. Among other groups, the Wise County School Board, the Wise County Public Service Authority and the Wise County Board of Supervisors have meetings set.
Dominion Planting Good Will With Trees For Students
Everyone wanted the chance to turn the first shovel of dirt. But this groundbreaking at Lebanon Elementary School was not for a building, it was for a tree - a tiny dogwood to replace one recently lost.