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flag Two Virginia counties get federal funds to turn abandoned mines into food incubators and outdoor recreation sites.

flag Two Southwest Virginia projects, in Buchanan and Wise counties, have received federal funding through the AMLER program to revitalize abandoned mine lands. flag A $1.12 million food incubator in Buchanan County will offer kitchen spaces, dining areas, and food truck facilities. flag A $3.05 million expansion at Camp Bethel in Wise County will add outdoor recreation features like a rock-climbing wall, ziplines, snow tubing, and hiking trails. flag The projects aim to boost local economies, create jobs, and transform former mining sites into community and tourism assets.

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