No Moss 3 Landfill Online Library › News › Cardinal News
Cardinal News
“Cardinal News is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan news site that serves Southwest and Southside Virginia.”
Sourcing Articles Regarding The Landfill
Articles were sourced from the Cardinal News website using the search feature in order to access the following list of handpicked articles in chronological order. Here’s that search query:
Search for landfill. Cardinal News.
Articles Regarding The Landfill
-
Citizens group will continue effort to remove Russell County board chair despite vote halting landfill negotiations
“The day after Russell County leaders voted to stop negotiating an agreement with the developer of a proposed private landfill that nobody seemed to want, a leader of a citizens group that opposed the project said the group will move forward with efforts to oust the board of supervisors’ chair. […]”
-
Russell County votes to end negotiations over controversial landfill plan
“The Russell County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday night to end negotiations on a host agreement with a company that wants to put a private landfill on the former Moss No. 3 prep plant site in the Carbo area — a decision that drew an eruption of cheers and cries from residents who have urged the board to reject the plan for months. […]”
-
Freedom of Information Act doesn’t always reveal government malfeasance. In Patrick County, it showed a government looking out for taxpayers.
“Here are six ways we at Cardinal have used the Freedom of Information Act in our reporting. […]”
-
What’s driving Russell County to consider a landfill that nobody wants
“During a meeting that drew more than 400 people, Russell County residents told county leaders they don’t want a landfill. But $1.3 million in rising costs over the next three years is pushing the county to consider the decision. […]”
-
A feasibility study doesn’t rule out a landfill in Russell County. But it raises issues that need more evaluation.
“The United Mine Workers union has joined local opposition to the project. Building a landfill on a site associated with the Pittston Coal strike would be “disrespectful” and a “travesty,” a union leader said. […]”
-
Shared solar bills clear General Assembly
“The legislation would establish a program for Appalachian Power customers to buy solar energy without needing their own panels, and it would expand an existing Dominion Energy program. […]”
2024-02-29. Shared solar bills clear General Assembly. Matt Busse. Cardinal News.
-
A shared solar program for Appalachian Power customers is one step closer to reality
“Four bills to create a new shared solar program for Appalachian Power customers and expand Dominion Energy’s existing program moved ahead in the General Assembly on Monday via voice votes with no debate. […]”
-
Senate committee advances shared solar bills
“One bill would establish a new program for participating Appalachian Power customers to buy energy from solar developers while another would expand Dominion Energy’s existing program. […]”
2024-02-09. Senate committee advances shared solar bills. Matt Busse. Cardinal News.
-
Shared solar bills clear House panel
“The proposed legislation would create a shared solar program for Appalachian Power customers and expand an existing program for Dominion Energy customers. Shared solar allows a customer to buy electricity from a solar company and receive credit for it on their electric bill. […]”
2024-02-06. Shared solar bills clear House panel. Matt Busse. Cardinal News.
-
Russell County residents come out in force to oppose plan for landfill
“About 300 people packed an informational meeting Monday night, voicing concerns about smell, traffic and property values. The developer said the landfill would be clean and safe, and would save the surrounding localities hundreds of thousands of dollars. […]”
-
Meeting planned about controversial landfill proposal in Russell County
“The landfill is proposed for a section of the old Moss No. 3 coal prep plant site. The plan has drawn opposition from some residents who say they fear it would result in harmful emissions, odor and noise. […]”
-
Shared solar program would benefit Southwest Virginia
“Russell County supervisor makes the case for a bill before the General Assembly that would expand the program. […]”
2024-01-25. Shared solar program would benefit Southwest Virginia. Lou Wallace. Cardinal News.
-
Shared solar is coming to Virginia. Just not all of Virginia.
“Here’s why some parts of the state are being left out of a new program to enable residents to take advantage of less expensive energy – and what the General Assembly might do about it. […]”