Mountain Empire Community College to host first-of-its-kind solar installation
Mountain Empire Community College will see more than 1,600 solar panels installed on its buildings over the summer. It will be the first community college in Virginia to enter into a power purchase agreement. The college plans to boost its solar workforce training program with the installation.
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Historic Peake Building to get major renovation
A local couple is renovating the Peake Building in Appalachia, with hopes of bringing people and tax revenue to the town.
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$25,000 grant given to repair veterans’ homes
The Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens has received a grant worth $25,000 to repair the homes of veterans. The grant was given through a partnership between Meals on Wheels America and The Home Depot Foundation.
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Funding given to improve cell service in Tazewell and Buchanan counties
A $1 million grant from the Virginia Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization program will help extend cell phone access in the two counties.
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Community Strong project launches in five Southwest Virginia localities!
Appalachian Voices’ New Economy Program is kicking off a three-year community resilience project that will help coalfield communities address flooding, disaster preparedness and other community concerns. The work, funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will allow five localities to invest in their long-term visions for a thriving community.
The first of five community listening sessions will take place in Dungannon later this month. For more information, or to find a listening session in your area, visit the Community Strong webpage or see the calendar below.
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Our Community Hero: The Historical Society of the Pound
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Our community hero this month is the Historical Society of the Pound, organized in 1991. The Historical Society has been a leading force in the town, from helping organize the Pound Heritage Days festival to publishing the first History of the Pound book and sponsoring local students through a scholarship program. The society also created the notable “Welcome to The Pound” mural on U.S. 23 South. The group’s main goal is to collect, preserve and share the historical treasures that tell the stories of the town and its people.
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Upcoming solar webinar series!
Join us for our ongoing three-part webinar series, “Solar Simplified,” where we will discuss: misinformation surrounding solar energy, how to access solar for your home, and the benefits that community-driven solar projects can bring to your locality. The third webinar, “Solar by the community for the community,” is on Wednesday, April 24, 7-8 p.m. ET (6-7pm CT).
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