Local nonprofits brief supervisors on school food bags, pantry needs and county support Lunchbox 276 and the Appalachian Cupboard of Kindness described expanding operations to Dickinson County and asked the board for help with volunteers, storage and modest funding. County agencies and the Dickinson County Food Bank offered logistical support and possible space and equipment solutions.

Local nonprofits are stepping up to tackle hunger in Dickinson County, but they need your support to expand their vital services!

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Votes at a glance: Dickinson County Board actions, Feb. 24, 2026 The board approved agenda additions, consent items, surplus property, the low-bid mowing contract, a DHCD extension request and several administrative agreements; it tabled the USDA EWPP award and recessed to March 4 to consider fire/rescue grant match details. It also authorized ProMed to stage a truck and approved a fiscal amendment for sheriff vehicles.

Big decisions were made at the Dickinson County Board meeting, including a new mowing contract and a crucial extension request for generator installations—find out how these changes will impact the community!

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Board tables USDA Emergency Watershed Protection award over cost and liability concerns Staff presented a USDA Emergency Watershed Protection (EWPP) award identifying five stream sites after February flooding; the grant is 75% federal with a 25% county match and exposes the county to 100% of any cost overrun. Supervisors voted to table the agreement to gather more information.

Concerns over costs and liabilities have led Dickenson County supervisors to pause a crucial USDA flood recovery grant, as they seek clarity on potential financial risks.

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Dickenson County team pitches resilience and energy advisory committees to supervisors Project team members presented draft frameworks for a Resilience Committee and an Energy Opportunity Committee to advise the Board of Supervisors on disaster preparedness, hazard mitigation and local energy opportunities. Supervisors asked for a charter and more details before formal adoption.

Dickenson County is taking proactive steps to boost disaster preparedness and energy resilience with the introduction of two innovative advisory committees!

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Board narrowly approves ProMed Ambulance staging after heated public debate ProMed representatives asked for local operational approval to stage ambulances at Dickinson Community Hospital for interfacility transports. Hospital staff and local ambulance providers debated whether ProMed would duplicate or erode local service; the board voted to allow ProMed to operate a presence to support transports.

In a contentious meeting, the Dickenson County Board approved ProMed Ambulance to stage vehicles, aiming to enhance local hospital transfers despite concerns from existing providers about potential service disruptions.

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UVA team outlines six resilience projects for Dickenson County under RAFT A University of Virginia team reported nearly a year of work in Dickenson County under the RAFT (Resilience, Adaptation and Feasibility Tool) program, presenting six community‑selected projects — including a resilience committee, energy planning, a hidden‑gems tourism map, a community navigator, a community kitchen feasibility study and resilience ordinance review — with implementation support through September 2026.

A University of Virginia team has unveiled six innovative projects aimed at boosting resilience and community engagement in Dickenson County, from a hidden gems tourism map to a community kitchen feasibility study.

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Dickenson County supervisors approve tax increase, sanctuary resolution and local grant support On Jan. 20, 2026 the Dickenson County Board of Supervisors approved raising the lodging (transient occupancy) tax from 2% to 5%, adopted an updated second‑amendment sanctuary resolution, and approved a $25,000 OAA match with the county serving as fiscal agent for a regional recovery‑to‑work grant; the board also approved mutual aid, contract assignments and multiple routine items.

Dickenson County just made headlines by raising the lodging tax to 5%, reaffirming its stance as a second-amendment sanctuary, and backing a crucial $25,000 grant for opioid recovery efforts!

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Dickenson County backs bill to let locality collect lodging tax at Breaks Interstate Park The board passed a resolution supporting proposed legislation that would allow Dickenson County to impose a transient-occupancy tax on lodging within Breaks Interstate Park; staff and supervisors said the measure could restore local tourism revenue if the General Assembly approves the enabling bill.

Dickenson County is pushing for a new lodging tax at Breaks Interstate Park that could boost local tourism revenue—could this be the key to unlocking economic growth?

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Dickenson County accepts $703,503 CDBG award to install backup generators at water pump stations The Dickinson County Board approved required actions to accept a $703,503 CDBG award for up to 13 permanently mounted backup generators at pump stations, including agreements with the Cameron Plateau Planning District Commission (10% admin fee) and the Dickinson County PSA, plus grant compliance certifications.

Dickinson County just secured over $700K to install backup generators at critical pump stations, ensuring reliable water service during power outages!

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County Board Votes on Amendments to Property Tax Exemption for Seniors and Disabled Board votes to remove tax payment requirement for elderly and disabled exemptions.

A contentious debate in Dickenson County could reshape property tax exemptions for the elderly and disabled, potentially changing lives for those in financial distress.

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Bridgeview Little League team seeks funding to compete in state championship Bridgeview softball team requests $25,000 to attend state championships in Yorktown

A local softball team's heartfelt plea for funding to compete at the state championships has sparked a wave of community support and discussion in Dickenson County.

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County supervisors gather for evening prayer and community blessing Supervisors seek divine guidance for county residents during evening meeting.

As the sun set over Dickenson County, residents and officials united in a powerful evening of prayer and discussion, igniting a renewed spirit of community engagement.

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Local Fire Department seeks funding for new brush truck and equipment upgrades Fire Department requests funds to purchase 200-gallon water tank and upgrade brush truck.

The Dickenson County Fire Department is urgently requesting funding for a new brush truck to enhance fire safety after a troubling season with unreliable equipment.

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ASAP Director Elizabeth requests funding to address staffing and service delays in Dickinson County Elizabeth advocates for county funding to improve ASAP services and reduce client wait times.

Urgent funding requests at the Dickenson County hearing reveal the critical struggles of local programs like ASAP, threatening vital services for residents in need.

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Dickinson County reveals unpaved road funding plans for $605K Little Caney project County officials outline unpaved road projects, including $605K funding for Little Caney Ridge.

Dickenson County is tackling its unpaved road challenge with a bold $605K project for Little Caney Ridge, but funding hurdles remain!

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Woo-Hoo! #Democrat Mary Sumner is running for #Virginia House of Delegates seat #HD-43. Now #voters in the counties of #Tazwell, #Buchanan, #Bland, & parts of #DickensonCounty & #RussellCounty can CHOOSE between 2 candidates.

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Southwest Virginia discusses substance use prevention funding during budget workshop Officials plan to address substance use prevention funding during the upcoming budget cycle.

Dickenson County is on the brink of a transformative initiative to enhance substance use prevention in schools, but will funding align with their urgent timeline?

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