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In The News
Workforce and child development hub on track to open in Abingdon this summer
Travis Staton donned a hard hat Thursday and proudly showed off some of the features — from exploration labs to a cafe — of the first-of-its-kind Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub taking shape in Abingdon. Construction of the $25.5 million project started last July, and it is on schedule and about 85% complete, according to...
May 03, 2024
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"More than 300 requests for help have come in from residents, said Travis Staton, president and CEO of United Way of Southwest Virginia, which has...
November 01, 2022
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Lab school focusing on health care planned for Southwest Virginia
"Carter, David Matlock, executive director of the Higher Education Center, and Smyth County Community Hospital CEO Dale Clark discussed the project with Virginia Secretary of...
October 28, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia hosts annual Rural Summit
"Tackling important issues impacting our communities -- that was the goal of the United Way of Southwest Virginia's annual Rural Summit. "To be able to turn...
October 28, 2022
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Rural Summit looks to improve key SWVA data points
"Leaders and stakeholders from throughout Southwest Virginia began a two-day Rural Summit Thursday at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon looking at data...
October 27, 2022
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Southwest Virginia Rural Summit to be held in Abingdon
"The summit was launched in 2013, when local leaders realized there wasn’t a single event that brought business leaders, local officials, school superintendents, those involved...
October 25, 2022
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Information session planned for Hurley residents affected by 2021 flooding
October 25, 2022
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First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin to attend 2022 Rural Summit, named as honorary chair
October 06, 2022
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Registration for 2022 United Way Rural Summit now open
"The United Way of Southwest Virginia continues to help community members connect and thrive. Their mission continues this October through the annual Rural Summit being...
October 05, 2022
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The United Way of SWVA Rural Summit - Kristy Worley Interview
Watch the interview here.
October 03, 2022
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September 28, 2022
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Students learn about careers in interactive setting at Washington County, Va. Fairgrounds
Watch WCYB's coverage of the 2022 Ignite Careers Expo for Youth Here
September 27, 2022
