Planning commission scales
back
proposed cell tower in Kerr's Creek
photo simulation courtesy of Pegasus Tower Company
A simulated view of the 150-foot tower from Sycamore Valley Drive in Kerr's Creek
The Rockbridge County Planning Commission
Wednesday recommended a smaller version of a hotly contested cell phone
tower being proposed for rural Kerr’s Creek, which the builder says is
needed to fill in reception gaps on Interstates 64 and 81.
Landfill raises contamination concerns
When you
throw something away, do you know where it goes? The short answer is to
the Rockbridge County Landfill - located just outside the city limits of
Buena Vista. But some, including the Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ), are worried that trash might end up
polluting your
water supply.
photo by Maria Ignatova
Recycling is another way to help curb
the trash problem - and one that both DEQ and the county officials can
agree on. Maria Ignatova investigates the option.
New property values 'shock' citizens
No longer in Jordan House, FAIR searches for new home
Area realtors: Rockbridge housing market poised for continued growth
Produced by Washington and Lee journalism students.
Lead supervisor: Prof. Claudette Artwick
Reporting supervisor: Prof. Doug Cumming
Editing supervisor: Prof. Pamela Luecke
Technical supervisor: Michael Todd