“Nobody’s asked to come see wind turbines”: Botetourt County B&B owners question Rocky Forge wind farm’s impact
Read full article: “Nobody’s asked to come see wind turbines”: Botetourt County B&B owners question Rocky Forge wind farm’s impactConstruction is under way on Rocky Forge, which Apex Clean Energy describes as Virginia’s first large land-based wind project. Apex says the project will include 13 turbines, each rated at more than 6 megawatts, for a total nameplate capacity of about 78 megawatts, and that annual production should be roughly equal to electricity used by about 20,000 average Virginia homes.
Southwest Virginia celebrates NASCAR Legend and launches Mountain Spirit: Virginia’s Moonshine Heritage Trail
Read full article: Southwest Virginia celebrates NASCAR Legend and launches Mountain Spirit: Virginia’s Moonshine Heritage TrailIn Southwest Virginia, NASCAR and moonshine are more than pastimes—they are central to the region’s spirited heritage. On Saturday, the community came together to celebrate both with a special event honoring NASCAR icon Curtis Turner and the launch of a new historic trail.

Song of the Mountains giving tribute to American music icons
Read full article: Song of the Mountains giving tribute to American music iconsROANOKE, Va. - If you're a fan of Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings, then you need to mark your calendars for July 13! Song of the Mountains is presenting a special tribute to these historic American music icons. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
