Across Appalachia
Environmental and cultural news briefs
Meadows Development in Abingdon Breaks Ground
Preliminary construction on a commercial center and public sports complex at a historic site in Abingdon, Va., began in January despite local opposition.
Battery Company to Invest in Kentucky
Power technology manufacturer EnerBlu announced plans to open a $372 million battery manufacturing plant on a reclaimed surface mine in Pikeville, Ky., and move its headquarters to Lexington, Ky.
Southwest Virginia High School Robotics Team Shines with Solar
Ridgeview High School’s robotics team “Squatch Watch” won several awards using solar-powered robots.
Three New Preserves Established on Pine Mountain in Eastern Kentucky
The Kentucky Natural Lands Trust purchased nearly 2,000 acres of Pine Mountain, Ky., for three new preserves in October.
Program Aims to Boost Virginia’s Bobwhite Quail
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s program to increase bobwhite quail populations is expected to benefit farmers.
