From 8bfacf8dec9ad782414c087af9374710ad3920f5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Ball Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:40:30 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Added several new landfill news articles as of 6/18/2024. --- News/Bristol_Herald_Courier/README.md | 5 +++ News/Cardinal_News/README.md | 10 +++++ News/News5_WCYB/README.md | 5 +++ News/README.md | 9 +++-- News/SuperTalk_92.9/README.md | 17 ++++++++ News/The_Lebanon_News/README.md | 35 +++++++++++++++++ News/WEHC/README.md | 56 +++++++++++++++++++++++++-- News/WJHL-TV/README.md | 10 +++++ News/WVTF/README.md | 5 +++ 9 files changed, 145 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) create mode 100644 News/SuperTalk_92.9/README.md diff --git a/News/Bristol_Herald_Courier/README.md b/News/Bristol_Herald_Courier/README.md index 76b3f68d..ca11c991 100644 --- a/News/Bristol_Herald_Courier/README.md +++ b/News/Bristol_Herald_Courier/README.md @@ -12,6 +12,11 @@ Articles were sourced from Bristol Herald Courier website using the search featu ## Articles Regarding The Landfill +1. ### Russell board rejects landfill host agreement + "The Russell County Board of Supervisors emerged from a closed session Monday night and unanimously rejected a proposed agreement that could have led to a landfill being established on a former coal site. [...]" + + [2024-06-11. **Russell board rejects landfill host agreement.** *Bristol Herald Courier.*](https://heraldcourier.com/news/local/government-politics/russell-board-rejects-landfill-host-agreement/article_35ef3bda-2810-11ef-bc57-b7294b603bc5.html) + 1. ### Scott board asks Russell County to reject private landfill bid "[...] Scott County officials have expressed concern that if the river is harmed by the landfill, it could be detrimental to tourism in the county as well as a drinking water source. [...]" diff --git a/News/Cardinal_News/README.md b/News/Cardinal_News/README.md index c828f79a..f4546d45 100644 --- a/News/Cardinal_News/README.md +++ b/News/Cardinal_News/README.md @@ -12,6 +12,16 @@ Articles were sourced from the Cardinal News website using the search feature in ## Articles Regarding The Landfill +1. ### 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. [...]" + + [2024-06-12. **Citizens group will continue effort to remove Russell County board chair despite vote halting landfill negotiations.** Susan Cameron. *Cardinal News.*](https://cardinalnews.org/2024/06/12/citizens-group-will-continue-effort-to-remove-chair-of-russell-county-board-of-supervisors-despite-vote-halting-landfill-negotiations/) + +1. ### 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. [...]" + + [2024-06-11. **Russell County votes to end negotiations over controversial landfill plan.** Susan Cameron. *Cardinal News.*](https://cardinalnews.org/2024/06/11/russell-county-votes-to-end-negotiations-over-controversial-landfill-plan/) + 1. ### 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. [...]" diff --git a/News/News5_WCYB/README.md b/News/News5_WCYB/README.md index 420a6f95..faebc55c 100644 --- a/News/News5_WCYB/README.md +++ b/News/News5_WCYB/README.md @@ -12,6 +12,11 @@ Articles were sourced from the News5 WCYB website using the search feature in or ## Articles Regarding The Landfill +1. ### Russell County Board of Supervisors votes to terminate proposed landfill negotiations + "[...] The board unanimously voted on Monday June 10th to terminate the agreement. Dozens of community members gathered for the meeting. [...]" + + [2024-06-10. **Russell County Board of Supervisors votes to terminate proposed landfill negotiations.** WCYB Staff. *News5 WCYB.*](https://wcyb.com/news/local/russell-county-board-of-supervisors-votes-to-terminate-proposed-landfill-negotiations) + 1. ### Russell County residents concerned about potential landfill; informational meeting Friday "Cleveland, Virginia, is a small town in Russell County that has the potential to house a privately owned landfill, which is causing concern for many residents. [...]" diff --git a/News/README.md b/News/README.md index 1668abec..48085649 100644 --- a/News/README.md +++ b/News/README.md @@ -11,15 +11,18 @@ Multiple news outlets and podcasts and radio shows have covered stories on the l - ## [Kingsport Times News](Kingsport_Times_News) Now called Kingsport Times News, the Kingsport Times has been serving Kingsport since 1916. -- ## [The Lebanon News](The_Lebanon_News) - Since 1880, The Lebanon News has consistently served as Russell County’s trusted source of local news coverage. - - ## [News5 WCYB](News5_WCYB) News5 WCYB is a Tennessee based station and a NBC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. - ## [ProPublica](ProPublica) ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. +- ## [SuperTalk WFHG 92.9 FM](SuperTalk_92.9) + WFHG-FM is a talk formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bluff City, Tennessee, serving the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia. + +- ## [The Lebanon News](The_Lebanon_News) + Since 1880, The Lebanon News has consistently served as Russell County’s trusted source of local news coverage. + - ## [WEHC Public Radio](WEHC) Owned and operated by Emory and Henry College, WEHC is a mix of national, international, and local programming. diff --git a/News/SuperTalk_92.9/README.md b/News/SuperTalk_92.9/README.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..dadf8f67 --- /dev/null +++ b/News/SuperTalk_92.9/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# SuperTalk WFHG 92.9 FM + +WFHG-FM is a talk formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bluff City, Tennessee, serving the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia. + +[**WFHG-FM.** *Wikipedia.*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WFHG-FM) + +## Articles Regarding The Landfill + +1. ## Russell County scrapes landfill proposal + "The Russell County Board of Supervisors have voted to not move forward with a highly contested Moss 3 landfill proposal. Russell County residents had previously raised concerns about the potential landfill in Cleveland, Virginia. The board unanimously voted Monday to terminate the agreement. Dozens of community members had gathered for the meeting." + + [2024-06-11. **Russell County scrapes landfill proposal.** *SuperTalk WFHG 92.9 FM.*](https://www.supertalk929.com/2024/06/11/russell-county-scrapes-landfill-proposal/) + +1. ## Russell County Supervisors table public hearing for proposed landfill + "Russell County Board of Supervisors chairman Steve Breeding asked for the public hearing concerning the proposed Moss III landfill project to be tabled due to the host agreement between the county and the developer has not being finalized yet. [...]" + + [2024-06-04. **Russell County Supervisors table public hearing for proposed landfill.** *SuperTalk WFHG 92.9 FM.*](https://www.supertalk929.com/2024/06/04/russell-county-supervisors-table-public-hearing-for-proposed-landfill/) diff --git a/News/The_Lebanon_News/README.md b/News/The_Lebanon_News/README.md index 05f30f38..e6814e91 100644 --- a/News/The_Lebanon_News/README.md +++ b/News/The_Lebanon_News/README.md @@ -13,6 +13,41 @@ Articles were sourced from The Lebanon News website using the search feature in ## Articles Regarding The Landfill +1. ### Supervisors urged to put an end to landfill drama + "The June 3 meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was nearly five hours in length and had more ups and downs and twists and turns than the best rollercoaster at Dollywood. All of the drama centered on the host agreement between the county and Nova, the owners of a potential landfill at the former Moss 3 site. [...]" + + [2024-06-11. **Supervisors urged to put an end to landfill drama.** Shawn Street. *The Lebanon News.*](https://www.thelebanonnews.com/news/supervisors-urged-to-put-an-end-to-landfill-drama/article_2e79c625-29ce-5298-9b3e-6940e7c38f5a.html) + +1. ### Petition circulating to recall Breeding + "An effort to recall District 5 Supervisor Steve Breeding is underway due to his support for a privately owned landfill at the old Moss 3 site. [...]" + + [2024-06-11. **Petition circulating to recall Breeding.** Shawn Street. *The Lebanon News.*](https://www.thelebanonnews.com/news/petition-circulating-to-recall-breeding/article_d7d136e4-f027-5251-899b-18b627f41182.html) + +1. ### Branson asks Virginia Bar to investigate Kilgore + "The Virginia State Bar has received an official complaint regarding Russell County Board of Supervisors’ attorney Terry Kilgore and his recent telephone conversation with a Scott County official. [...]" + + [2024-06-04. **Branson asks Virginia Bar to investigate Kilgore.** Shawn Street. *The Lebanon News.*](https://www.thelebanonnews.com/news/branson-asks-virginia-bar-to-investigate-kilgore/article_414df5c0-a5fe-514a-9c96-2d8e9d169cc4.html) + +1. ### Scott County to send letter expressing concern over landfill + "The Scott County Board of Supervisors will be sending a letter to Russell County expressing the board’s concerns with a potential landfill that could be located on the old Moss 3 site. [...]" + + [2024-06-04. **Scott County to send letter expressing concern over landfill.** Shawn Street. *The Lebanon News.*](https://www.thelebanonnews.com/news/scott-county-to-send-letter-expressing-concern-over-landfill/article_54ed4ee7-0b17-531f-8dfb-0eb598b07d9d.html) + +1. ### Questions arise after Terry Kilgore reportedly contacted Scott County official regarding potential landfill + "Questions are being asked by many in Russell County regarding board of supervisors’ attorney Terry Kilgore and his decision to reportedly contact a Scott County official. [...]" + + [2024-05-28. **Questions arise after Terry Kilgore reportedly contacted Scott County official regarding potential landfill.** Shawn Street. *The Lebanon News.*](https://www.thelebanonnews.com/news/questions-arise-after-terry-kilgore-reportedly-contacted-scott-county-official-regarding-potential-landfill/article_b56df664-c87f-5c2f-8f91-20f838871915.html) + +1. ### Supervisors, public get first look at landfill host agreement + "Members of the Russell County Board of Supervisors got their first look at a proposed host agreement between the county and Nova Company, the owners of a potential landfill that would be placed on the old Moss 3 site. [...]" + + [2024-05-28. **Supervisors, public get first look at landfill host agreement.** Shawn Street. *The Lebanon News.*](https://www.thelebanonnews.com/news/supervisors-public-get-first-look-at-landfill-host-agreement/article_0a540441-6f25-5a46-afac-d6fafcbdf427.html) + +1. ### Public hearing for landfill host agreement scheduled + "The Russell County Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing regarding the proposed host agreement for a potential landfill that would be located on the old Moss 3 site. [...]" + + [2024-05-21. **Public hearing for landfill host agreement scheduled.** Shawn Street. *The Lebanon News.*](https://www.thelebanonnews.com/news/public-hearing-for-landfill-host-agreement-scheduled/article_282455cb-4b48-5af6-9cf9-e1106e53692b.html) + 1. ### Virginia Tech biologist expresses concerns with potential landfill "Over the past seven months, numerous current and former citizens of Russell County have plead with the board of supervisors to oppose a potentential landfill that would be located at the former Moss 3 site near Cleveland. [...]" diff --git a/News/WEHC/README.md b/News/WEHC/README.md index 6d7aeb87..3a4b3aa4 100644 --- a/News/WEHC/README.md +++ b/News/WEHC/README.md @@ -12,6 +12,54 @@ WEHC is a public radio-formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Emory, Virg [**WEHC 90.7 FM: Red, White, and Confused.** *Emory and Henry College.*](https://www.ehc.edu/live/profiles/4390-red-white-and-confused) +1. ### Stay Vigilant Russell County - Say No to Moss 3 Landfill Update - June 13 + "This week there was big news coming out of Russell County regarding the proposed landfill. Join me on this episode as I check back in with some of the citizens who have been fighting against the mega-landfill, including Jared Ring, Tammy Garrett, Brandi Hurley, Amy Branson, Ben Price, and Jennifer Chumbley." + + "The major take-away from this week's BOS meeting: the citizens have won a battle, but the war against a mega-landfill isn't over. Stay vigilant, Russell County." + +
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+ + [2024-06-13. **Stay Vigilant Russell County - Say No to Moss 3 Landfill Update - June 13.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Amazon Music.](https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0a4d7dde-590b-4f01-b9b7-1051b888af15/episodes/31293b00-fd1a-4a34-8dc5-785d48b5df25/red-white-and-confused-stay-vigilant-russell-county---say-no-to-moss-3-landfill-update---june-13) + + [2024-06-13. **Stay Vigilant Russell County - Say No to Moss 3 Landfill Update - June 13.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Apple Podcasts.](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/russell-county-landfill-update-may-30/id1593929648?i=1000657428530) + + [2024-06-13. **Stay Vigilant Russell County - Say No to Moss 3 Landfill Update - June 13.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Spotify.](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kwzvSuHtexaiegs8I8ZIh) + + [2024-06-13. **Stay Vigilant Russell County - Say No to Moss 3 Landfill Update - June 13.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on TuneIn.](http://tun.in/tBBwas) + +1. ### Russell County Landfill Update - May 30, 2024 + "On today's episode, I chat with Jared Ring, Tammy Garrett, Brandi Hurley, and Amy Branson about the leaked host agreement for the potential private mega landfill in Russell County, as well as the letter of support from Scott County and the upcoming meeting with the Board of Supervisors (Monday, June 3rd at 6pm)." + +
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+ + [2024-05-30. **Russell County Landfill Update - May 30, 2024.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Amazon Music.](https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0a4d7dde-590b-4f01-b9b7-1051b888af15/episodes/0f8049fe-dcc3-4ad4-ad07-546a319dd558/red-white-and-confused-russell-county-landfill-update---may-30) + + [2024-05-30. **Russell County Landfill Update - May 30, 2024.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Apple Podcasts.](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-vigilant-russell-county-say-no-to-moss-3-landfill/id1593929648?i=1000658926500) + + [2024-05-30. **Russell County Landfill Update - May 30, 2024.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Spotify.](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3runivJFmAcTILfaamywsC) + + [2024-05-30. **Russell County Landfill Update - May 30, 2024.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on TuneIn.](http://tun.in/tBth5e) + 1. ### Russell County Landfill Update -- May 11, 2024 "In this episode, I check in with Amy Branson and Jennifer Chumbley regarding the proposed mega landfill in Russell County. Where do things currently stand and how can citizens get involved?" @@ -27,10 +75,10 @@ WEHC is a public radio-formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Emory, Virg - [2024-05-11. **Russell County Landfill Update -- May 11, 2024.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Apple Podcasts.](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/russell-county-landfill-update-may-11-2024/id1593929648?i=1000655286077) - [2024-05-11. **Russell County Landfill Update -- May 11, 2024.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Amazon Music.](https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0a4d7dde-590b-4f01-b9b7-1051b888af15/episodes/1b97580f-d074-44e7-9873-3470d36f6593/red-white-and-confused-russell-county-landfill-update----may-11-2024) + [2024-05-11. **Russell County Landfill Update -- May 11, 2024.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Apple Podcasts.](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/russell-county-landfill-update-may-11-2024/id1593929648?i=1000655286077) + [2024-05-11. **Russell County Landfill Update -- May 11, 2024.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Spotify.](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lQVoPp58rcEN0EDKxzwww) [2024-05-11. **Russell County Landfill Update -- May 11, 2024.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on TuneIn.](http://tun.in/tBgTES) @@ -50,10 +98,10 @@ WEHC is a public radio-formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Emory, Virg - [2024-02-29. **Russell County Landfill.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Apple Podcasts.](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/russell-county-landfill/id1593929648?i=1000647545606) - [2024-02-29. **Russell County Landfill.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Amazon Music.](https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0a4d7dde-590b-4f01-b9b7-1051b888af15/episodes/82d8d256-850e-4ec5-bfdb-5cc196fb8238/red-white-and-confused-russell-county-landfill) + [2024-02-29. **Russell County Landfill.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Apple Podcasts.](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/russell-county-landfill/id1593929648?i=1000647545606) + [2024-02-29. **Russell County Landfill.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on Spotify.](https://open.spotify.com/episode/33sqyHW6saUEiMlMWLe1bG) [2024-02-29. **Russell County Landfill.** Heather K. Evans. *Red, White, and Confused.* As available on TuneIn.](http://tun.in/tAceaY) diff --git a/News/WJHL-TV/README.md b/News/WJHL-TV/README.md index 7062f455..95874ea1 100644 --- a/News/WJHL-TV/README.md +++ b/News/WJHL-TV/README.md @@ -12,6 +12,16 @@ Articles were sourced from the WJHL-TV website using the search feature in order ## Articles Regarding The Landfill +1. ### Russell County Board of Supervisors terminates landfill negotiations + "[...] To thunderous applause from around 200 citizens, Russell County’s board of supervisors (BOS) unanimously terminated negotiations with a private company that wanted to build a landfill at an abandoned coal preparation plant Monday night. [...]" + + [2024-06-11. **Russell County Board of Supervisors terminates landfill negotiations.** Jeff Keeling. *WJHL-TV.*](https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/russell-county-board-of-supervisors-terminates-landfill-negotiations/) + +1. ### Russell Co. landfill discussion tabled in nearly 5-hour meeting + "The Russell County Board of Supervisors decided during what would be nearly a five-hour meeting on Monday to table an agenda item regarding a proposed landfill. [...]" + + [2024-06-04. **Russell Co. landfill discussion tabled in nearly 5-hour meeting.** Terry Craig, Jayonna Scurry. *WJHL-TV.*](https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/russell-co-landfill-discussion-tabled-in-nearly-5-hour-meeting/) + 1. ### Anti-landfill group in Russell County presses case "[...] “The public has a copy, the latest copy somehow,” Russell County BOS Chairman Steve Breeding told News Channel 11 Thursday in a phone interview. “I don’t know how they got it.” [...]" diff --git a/News/WVTF/README.md b/News/WVTF/README.md index 46c01337..6f3db272 100644 --- a/News/WVTF/README.md +++ b/News/WVTF/README.md @@ -12,6 +12,11 @@ Articles were sourced from the WVTF website using the search feature in order to ## Articles Regarding The Landfill +1. ### Update: Russell County supervisors vote down landfill proposal + "All seven members of the Russell County Board of Supervisors voted to terminate discussions with Nova Company of Virginia, the company that had proposed the landfill near the Clinch River. [...]" + + [2024-06-10. **Update: Russell County supervisors vote down landfill proposal.** Roxy Todd. *WVTF and Radio IQ.*](https://www.wvtf.org/news/2024-06-10/russell-county-could-vote-to-decide-fate-of-landfill-proposal-monday-evening) + 1. ### Governor Youngkin says no to composting bill "Governor Glenn Youngkin is vetoing legislation that might have increased composting. [...]"