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Activist groups set SWVA reactor discussion meetings

While the Virginia Department of Energy has not yet scheduled follow-ups to its January 8 public education meeting on energy projects, five activist groups have a 12-day series of meetings on one project – small nuclear reactors. ....

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Survivors: Miners need black lung exams, fight for benefits | News

A nurse practitioner and survivors of two coal miners agree that regular physical exams are important for miners seeking federal black lung benefits. ....

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National Black Lung Association provides support for local miners

The National Black Lung Association not only lobbies for coal miners’ benefits, it also educates them about what’s available. And most don’t realize how hard it is to get benefits. ....

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blue Highway opens four days of music in Big Stone Gap

Blue Highway Fest warmed up Wednesday with several area bands playing at the festival downtown stage next to the Big Stone Gap Visitors Center. ....

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