by RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County School Board took a significant step toward expanding its vocational offerings Wednesday night, approving plans to seek funding for a new $8.9 million nursing clinic and robotics lab on the Ridgeview campus. The proposed 10,000-square-foot facility, presented by Curtis Elswick of the consulting firm Skanska, is designed to house nursing skills simulation labs, three exam rooms, offices, and a dedicated robotics classroom. The project has already secured a $2.7 million grant from the Virginia Department of Education’s School Construction Assistance Program, covering 30 percent of the cost. “Health care is such a […]

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A major Medicaid overhaul bill has cleared its first legislative hurdle in Frankfort, as members of the House Appropriations committee approved House Bill 2 by a 14-to-4 vote. The bill, sponsored by Ken Fleming, aims to transform Kentucky’s Medicaid program by strengthening oversight, reducing fraud, and aligning the system with new federal requirements. Supporters say the proposal would improve health outcomes while ensuring taxpayer dollars are focused on the most vulnerable residents. The bill includes new accountability standards for managed care organizations, changes to eligibility reviews, transportation improvements for medical appointments, and the creation of a public […]

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by RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors addressed a wide range of community initiatives during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24, highlighting efforts in disaster resilience, emergency services, and local charitable support. A portion of the meeting was dedicated to presentations from the RAFT (Resilience Adaptation Feasibility Tool) committees. Representatives from the Resilience Committee and the Energy Opportunity Committee provided updates on strategies to enhance the county’s ability to withstand and recover from natural disasters and economic shifts. The Resilience Committee outlined potential infrastructure improvements designed to mitigate the impact of flooding and other weather-related emergencies. Simultaneously, the Energy […]

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