2019 — April/May
Barring the Way to Disease
Gates placed over the mouths of caves let bats in and out of their home while keeping unwanted humans out.
Read MoreMost Sweeping Public Lands Bill in Decades Becomes Law
New public lands legislation designates 1.3 million acres of new wilderness, reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and more.
Read MoreDuke and Dominion Energy’s Contributions to NC Legislature
The two monopoly utilities contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to North Carolina legislative campaigns in 2018.
Read MoreCommunity-owned Broadband Expands Rural Opportunities
The Southern Connected Communities Project is helping rural communities build locally owned and operated wireless broadband infrastructure.
Read MorePermaculture Ponds
The Todds use permaculture principles to create sustainable systems that can improve water quality, treat wastewater and provide other benefits.
Read MoreNon-traditional Loans Fund Regional Entrepreneurs
A nonprofit organization allows individuals to give small loans to entrepreneurs across the globe, including several in Southwest Virginia.
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