Tag: Pennington Gap
- Local News
Lee County: An Inmate Died in USP Lee’s Isolation Unit in February. Five Agencies Are Investigating
An inmate died in USP Lee's Special Housing Unit in February 2026. Federal prison officials say the FBI and four other agencies are investigating.
- Government
Lee County: Mizusawa and Griffith Carry the County as Warner Wins Virginia; Pope Wins Pennington Gap Mayor’s Race
Unofficial Nov. 3 results for Lee County: Mizusawa and Griffith led the county, Warner won statewide, and Pennington Gap and Jonesville elected town leaders.
- Government
Pennington Gap: Council Sets Nov. 3 Hearing on $291,835 for Water and Sewer Equipment
Pennington Gap residents get a chance next week to speak on a $291,834.99 budget amendment for water and sewer equipment. The Town Council will hold a public hearing at 3…
- Government
Lee County: The District Gravel Fund Is Gone, and Boones Path Road Waits Until 2032
Lee County no longer sets aside money for gravel in each supervisor’s district. The Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 on May 19 “to no longer fund the gravel…
- Health
Lee County: A Year After Pennington Gap EMS Closed, the County’s EMS Budget Line Is Down 62%
Lee County’s budget line for emergency medical services is much smaller this year. The 2026-27 appropriation labeled “Emergency Medical Service” is $124,700, down from $325,500 a year earlier, a cut…
- Government
Lee County: Supervisors Start a Two-Year Clock on the Regional Library Contract
The Lee County Board of Supervisors has decided to give the Lonesome Pine Regional Library two years’ notice, the step state law requires before a county can leave a regional…
- Government
Lee County: What’s on the Nov. 3 Ballot, From Senate to Town Council
Lee County voters will choose a U.S. senator and a member of Congress on Tuesday, November 3, and decide three changes to the Virginia Constitution. Voters in Pennington Gap and…
- Local News
Pennington Gap: Tobacco Festival Weekend Brings Cledus T. Judd, a 5K and the 3 p.m. Parade
The Lee County Tobacco Festival fills downtown Pennington Gap on Saturday, October 24. The weekend opens the night before, when country comedian Cledus T. Judd plays Lee Theatre on Friday,…
- Health
Lee County: Hospital Not on State’s Closure-Risk Lists as Ballad Lands $2 Million Network Grant
A June 2026 state report on Virginia's rural hospitals does not list Lee County Community Hospital as at risk. A new grant will upgrade its network links.
- Local News
Pennington Gap: Water Plant’s Chlorine Monitor Back in Service After Rule Violation
Pennington Gap told water customers its continuous chlorine analyzer was out of service. No boil notice was issued.
