Tri-County health officials present three-year improvement plan focused on youth food security and behavioral health A health department representative presented a Tri-County Community Health Improvement Plan that prioritizes reducing youth food insecurity, improving behavioral health navigation, and decreasing youth suicidal ideation; presenters cited over 2,000 respondents and offered local statistics such as about 14% youth food insecurity and about 30% of adults reporting mental-health issues in the past year.

Tri-County health officials unveiled a transformative three-year plan to tackle youth food insecurity and enhance access to mental health services, driven by insights from over 2,000 community voices.

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Tazewell County Planning Commission reappoints leaders, sets 2023 schedule At its Jan. 10 reorganizational meeting the commission reappointed Ann Robinson as chair and Robert "Bob" Moss as vice‑chair, named Kimberly Hilbert executive secretary, adopted Robert’s Rules and set regular meetings for the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Tazewell County Planning Commission is set for an exciting year ahead with Ann Robinson and Robert "Bob" Moss reappointed as chair and vice-chair!

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Tazewell County CPMT reports $563,880 shortfall in CSA invoices, plans briefing for Board of Supervisors The Community Policy and Management Team said July 26 that fiscal-year 2021 Child Service Act (CSA) invoices paid by the fiscal agent totaled $563,880.07 and asked staff to compile data to present to the County Board to seek additional funding.

Tazewell County faces a staggering shortfall of over $563,000 in unpaid Child Service Act invoices, sparking urgent discussions for financial support.

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Tazewell County CPMT approves funding for foster care and related cases for FY2022 and FY2023 In a closed session May 23, 2022, the Tazewell County Community Policy and Management Team certified a closed meeting and approved funding for foster care, CPS, court services and school-related cases for fiscal years 2022 and 2023; the certification vote was recorded AYES 9, NAYS 0.

The Tazewell County CPMT has just approved crucial funding for foster care and child protective services, ensuring support for families in need through FY2022 and FY2023.

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Tazewell commission recommends county comprehensive plan, sets joint public hearing on solar ordinance The Tazewell County Planning Commission voted Jan. 11 to recommend the county Comprehensive Plan to the Board of Supervisors and scheduled a joint public hearing on a proposed Solar Energy Facilities Ordinance and Solar Facility Siting Agreement for Jan. 23 at Nuckolls Hall.

The Tazewell County Planning Commission is paving the way for a sustainable future by endorsing a Comprehensive Plan and setting the stage for a pivotal public hearing on solar energy facilities.

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Tazewell County IDA backs VCEDA seed applications, approves Ponderosa geotechnical study The Industrial Development Authority unanimously authorized letters of support for three VCEDA seed-capital applications and approved a geotechnical study for Project Ponderosa, with study costs to be reimbursed by grant funds if available.

Tazewell County's Industrial Development Authority is throwing its full support behind local businesses as they apply for essential VCEDA seed-capital grants!

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Energix renewables outlines two proposed solar projects for Tazewell County At the June 8 Planning Commission meeting Energix Renewables presented two proposed arrays — Hera (20 MW) and Demeter (10 MW) — and described site, technical, decommissioning and permitting plans; no formal county vote was taken on either project.

Energix Renewables is proposing two groundbreaking solar projects in Tazewell County, promising significant tax revenue and a sustainable future, but what challenges could these projects face?

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Tazewell County IDA authorized to apply for $3 million state grant to build flood-damaged housing in Richlands The Tazewell County Industrial Development Authority voted unanimously to apply for a $3 million Resilient Virginia grant to buy nine prefabricated homes for flood victims in Richlands and approved a purchase option on a 1.218-acre parcel at 509 Roanoke Street.

Tazewell County is taking a bold step to support flood victims by seeking a $3 million grant to purchase prefabricated homes for those in need.

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Tazewell IDA approves conditional $1 million support for Richlands decompression facility The Industrial Development Authority approved a $500,000 grant and a $500,000 loan to the Town of Richlands for decompression equipment, contingent on resolution of a billing dispute with the Tazewell Public Service Authority and documentation showing funds are applied to specified equipment.

Tazewell County just approved a conditional $1 million funding package for Richlands, but strict financial checks are in place amid ongoing disputes with the Tazewell PSA!

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Tazewell IDA approves resolution supporting Richlands natural gas generation project The Industrial Development Authority voted 5–0 to draft and execute a resolution supporting the Richlands Natural Gas Generation Project to satisfy Virginia Coalfields Economic Development Authority funding requirements; the loan structure was described as between VCEDA and the IDA with conditions tied to Town of Richlands’ compliance.

Tazewell County's Industrial Development Authority just voted unanimously to back the Richlands Natural Gas Generation Project, paving the way for crucial funding!

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CPMT members say House Bill 2018 could change confidentiality rules for children's services CPMT Vice Chair David Taylor told members that House Bill 2018 would amend Code of Virginia § 2.2‑5210 to create a confidentiality exception allowing certain information to be shared with law enforcement or threat assessment teams; CPMT may need to revise its local CSA policy if the bill passes. Vendors' case‑manager vacancies and contract‑rate pressures were also discussed.

A proposed amendment in Virginia could shatter long-held confidentiality rules in children's services, impacting how local teams collaborate with law enforcement on potential threats.

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BREAKING NEWS | CLIMATE December 28, 2025 Illinois, USA On Sunday, December 28, several tornadoes moved across central Illinois, affecting Tazewell, Christian, Macon, Livingston, Kankakee, and Iroqua counties. The most conf...

December 28, 2025
Illinois, USA

On Sunday, December 28, several tornadoes moved across central Illinois, affecting Tazewell, Christian, Macon, Livingston, Kankakee, and Iroqua counties.
The most confirmed tornado was an EF-1 in Tazewell Co...
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Pastor charged for sending sexually graphic photos of himself to a minor on Snapchat Prosecutors have formally charged a pastor for allegedly sending sexually graphic photographs of himself to a minor.

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Capital County seeks funding to launch Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for local children Capital County seeks funding to launch Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for local children.

Tazewell County is on the brink of a literacy revolution with the potential launch of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, ensuring every child has access to books from birth!

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