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PINEVILLE (WVVA) - Suspects in several high-profile cases in Wyoming County are among those indicted during the May sitting of the Grand Jury. In all, 23 individuals were indicted on charges ranging fromMore >> PINEVILLE (WVVA) - Suspects in several high-profile cases in Wyoming County are among those indicted during the May sitting of the Grand Jury. In all, 23 individuals were indicted on charges ranging fromMore >> MCGRAWS (WVVA) - Authorities in Wyoming County have discovered more than a half-million dollars in cash and 30 firearms in safe confiscated from the home of an alleged drug dealer last week. The WyomingMore >> MCGRAWS (WVVA) - Authorities in Wyoming County have discovered more than a half-million dollars in cash and 30 firearms in safe confiscated from the home of an alleged drug dealer last week. The WyomingMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - There was no jackpot winner in Wednesday night's $350-million Powerball drawing, pushing Saturday's prize to an estimated $475 million. Wednesday's numbers were 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 andMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - There was no jackpot winner in Wednesday night's $350-million Powerball drawing, pushing Saturday's prize to an estimated $475 million. Wednesday's numbers were 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 andMore >> PRINCETON, WV, May 15, 2013: During last night's meeting at the MCTEC Seminar Center, the Mercer County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. The start date for teachersMore >> PRINCETON, WV, May 15, 2013: During last night's meeting at the MCTEC Seminar Center, the Mercer County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. The start date for teachersMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - In honor of National Police Week, area law enforcement officers have been out and about getting to know some of the youngsters in the community. Members of the Tazewell County Sheriff'sMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - In honor of National Police Week, area law enforcement officers have been out and about getting to know some of the youngsters in the community. Members of the Tazewell County Sheriff'sMore >> WELCH, W.Va. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia. Federal Correctional Institution McDowell spokesman Glenn Friss says employeesMore >> WELCH, W.Va. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia. Federal Correctional Institution McDowell spokesman Glenn Friss says employeesMore >> FAYETTEVILLE (WVVA) -- Law enforcement from all across West Virginia took time out of their Wednesday to remember officers who have died in the line of duty. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department hostedMore >> FAYETTEVILLE (WVVA) -- Law enforcement from all across West Virginia took time out of their Wednesday to remember officers who have died in the line of duty. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department hostedMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- Scaffolding was going up Wednesday on the Greenbrier County courthouse.It's the beginning of the repair process as crews work to restore the historic cupola at the top of theMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- Scaffolding was going up Wednesday on the Greenbrier County courthouse.It's the beginning of the repair process as crews work to restore the historic cupola at the top of theMore >>
TAZEWELL, Va. (AP) -- The initial phase of a multi-million dollar wireless communications network upgrade for Southwest Virginia has been completed.
Officials say the Virginia Coalfield Coalition and its partners have completed the upgrade of 15 existing wireless towers in the coalition's seven-county region.
The upgrade will allow for 4G-enabled wireless service in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Wise counties. The construction of 11 new towers is expected to be completed this year.
The project is being funded by a $11 million grant from the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports that, when complete, the project will provide enhanced communications services to 200,000 residents, 95,000 households and 2,600 private non-farm businesses. Tobacco commission officials say the project will have immeasurable job-creation potential.
