Youth survey highlights gaps in community support
Dr. Bob Brown notes only 23 percent of students feel the community values youth while 71 percent view their personal future positively. Seventy three percent say youths are motivated to do well in school and 65 percent would stand up for their beliefs. The county plans billboard messaging and broader business involvement as the Office on Youth face budget cuts.
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Bland County seeks drought disaster designation
The Bland County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution asking the Virginia Governor to designate Bland County as a drought disaster area. A federal declaration would allow farmers to access low interest loans and any Congress provided relief. Other Virginia localities named include Bedford Floyd Franklin Henry King and Queen King William Middlesex Montgomery Rich Spotsylvania Stafford and Surry. Agriculture losses in Virginia were about 120 million and could reach 200 million in the fall.
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I-81 I-77 Corridor Study Spurs Private Proposals
Virginia transportation officials outlined a plan for the 325 mile I-81 corridor including I-81 and I-77 overlap options. VDOT expects three to seven proposals under the Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995 with a final decision after negotiations by late 2003. Wytheville Fort Chiswell area could see significant changes if proposals advance.
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