Today's News

HILLSVILLE — Interest in tapping into natural gas has never really waned in Carroll County, but efforts to open up a supply have yet to come to fruition.

When the natural gas pipeline owned by a Duke Energy subsidiary got installed in the eastern half of Carroll, the company agreed to include five gas access points — or "taps" — along its length.

But the lack of a local distribution system has stymied the process of making natural gas generally available, though Carroll County officials appeared to have a partner in Atmos Energy.

FANCY GAP — Edna Lee Saunders Bowers represents "the quintessential mountain woman," says a local artist who created a drawing of her chopping wood.

Bowers' image will be familiar to those who have picked up a menu at Rhudy's Restaurant in Laurel Fork — that's where woodcarver and artist Brad Smith first saw her photograph.

Smith, who operates the Treasure Potts II art gallery in Fancy Gap, noted the print has made a big impression on many who have bought it from the store or at a benefit.

INDEPENDENCE — A $104.5 million, 252,088-square-foot state prison remains on schedule to be completed this summer, but the questions remains — will it open or sit idle as Virginia deals with budget issues?

Facing a $4.2 billion deficit, both the House of Delegates and State Senate approved their budgets last week — neither of which includes operating expenses for the new facility under construction in Grayson County.

Del. Bill Carrico (R-Grayson County) said he continues to fight for funding, but that no money was appropriated as of now.

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