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Hey there, Bland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will change after the $5 million sale of Virginia Steel?
  • Is your Bland County nonprofit missing out on federal disaster aid?

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Showers of rain and snow, temps: high: 45, low: 26.
  • Thursday: Morning snow showers; colder, with a high of 32 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia Steel purchase finalized (wvva.com) — A major Bland County employer, Virginia Steel & Fabrication in Bastian, has been sold in a $5 million deal to Appalachian Legacy Industries, which plans to keep and modernize the existing plant. Local residents can expect investments in upgraded equipment, workforce development, and expanded production, signaling potential new job opportunities and a stronger industrial base in the Bland County Industrial Park.
   

• SBA Disaster Relief Still Available to Virginia Private Nonprofits Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding (pcpatriot.com) — Private nonprofits in Bland County still have time to seek low-interest SBA disaster loans for economic losses from the February 2025 storms and flooding, with applications due January 5. Eligible groups like community centers, shelters, and libraries can use funds for payroll, debts, and other operating costs, even if they had no physical damage, helping them stay open for local residents.
   

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  • Bluefield honors country artist Makenzie Phipps with key to the town (wvva.com)

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