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GAULEY BRIDGE (WVVA) -A tanker truck rolls over in Fayette County, causing traffic delays. Emergency dispatchers confirm it happened at Chimney Corner...More >> GAULEY BRIDGE (WVVA) -A tanker truck rolls over in Fayette County, causing traffic delays. Emergency dispatchers confirm it happened at Chimney Corner...More >> RALEIGH (WVVA) – One person is sent to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle.More >> RALEIGH (WVVA) – One person is sent to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle.More >> (WVVA) -Coal miners and Environmental groups protest outside EPA hearings held in Pittsburgh, Pa. The miners marched in front of the federal building shouting "hey, hey EPA don't take our jobs away."More >> (WVVA) -Coal miners and Environmental groups protest outside EPA hearings held in Pittsburgh, Pa. The miners marched in front of the federal building shouting "hey, hey EPA don't take our jobs away."More >> MERCER COUNTY (WVVA)- Mercer County officials are finalizing preparations for the 90th annual Mercer County Fair.Those attending the fair can expect some of the usual favorites, such as the open rodeo and the antique tractor pull.This year will also feature some new attractions and events, including living history portrayed by the sons of the American Revolution.Of course if you're hungry, you'll have plenty of food vendors to choose from as well.The fair is expected to open at 9 A.M. August ...More >> MERCER COUNTY (WVVA)- Mercer County officials are finalizing preparations for the 90th annual Mercer County Fair.Those attending the fair can expect some of the usual favorites, such as the open rodeo and the antique tractor pull.This year will also feature some new attractions and events, including living history portrayed by the sons of the American Revolution.Of course if you're hungry, you'll have plenty of food vendors to choose from as well.The fair is expected to open at 9 A.M. August ...More >> SPRINGVILLE (WVVA)- Members of the Army National Guard have teamed up with a local organization to provide the pre-teen and teenage campers of Camp Joy with a unique and enriching experience.Through the help and support of SATIRA, also known as the Substance Abuse Taskforce in Rural Appalachia, National Guardsmen have been putting together a week-long series of team-building exercises.One of the exercises included a high-ropes obstacle course, which we're told is designed to help the campers ...More >> SPRINGVILLE (WVVA)- Members of the Army National Guard have teamed up with a local organization to provide the pre-teen and teenage campers of Camp Joy with a unique and enriching experience.Through the help and support of SATIRA, also known as the Substance Abuse Taskforce in Rural Appalachia, National Guardsmen have been putting together a week-long series of team-building exercises.One of the exercises included a high-ropes obstacle course, which we're told is designed to help the campers ...More >> BECKLEY, W. VA. (WVVA) –A former prison guard is sentenced to ten months in prison for abusive sexual contact with a female inmate. Jeffrey Walton, 48, of Ronceverte has admitted to touching the breasts...More >> BECKLEY, W. VA. (WVVA) –A former prison guard is sentenced to ten months in prison for abusive sexual contact with a female inmate. Jeffrey Walton, 48, of Ronceverte has admitted to touching the breasts...More >> ![GEORGE TRUHLAR]( "GEORGE TRUHLAR")
GEORGE TRUHLARMCDOWELL CO. (WVVA) - A fugitive is arrested during a sex crime investigation involving underage girls.According to the West Virginia State Police, George Truhlar, 22, of Crumpler faces multiple charges...More >> MCDOWELL CO. (WVVA) - A fugitive is arrested during a sex crime investigation involving underage girls.According to the West Virginia State Police, George Truhlar, 22, of Crumpler faces multiple charges...More >> GREENBRIER CO. (WVVA) – A veterans clinic will remain closed due to environmental concerns. According to Debbie Voloski with the VA in Beckley, there is no tentative date for reopening the Greenbrier County Community Based Outpatient Clinic...More >> GREENBRIER CO. (WVVA) – A veterans clinic will remain closed due to environmental concerns. According to Debbie Voloski with the VA in Beckley, there is no tentative date for reopening the Greenbrier County Community Based Outpatient Clinic...More >> PRINCETON, WV-As the new school year approaches, many employees of Mercer County Schools have worked diligently to prepare for the opening of our schools...More >> PRINCETON, WV-As the new school year approaches, many employees of Mercer County Schools have worked diligently to prepare for the opening of our schools...More >> GREENBRIER CO. (WVVA) –Security footage has been released of a robbery at a video lottery parlor. The suspect made off with about $8000 in cash, taken from the register and safe at Abies in Fairlea on the night of July 27...More >> GREENBRIER CO. (WVVA) –Security footage has been released of a robbery at a video lottery parlor. The suspect made off with about $8000 in cash, taken from the register and safe at Abies in Fairlea on the night of July 27...More >>
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.
