Wise County voters asked to consider new electric authority

Wise County voters asked to consider new electric authority

When voters in Wise County head to the polls in November, they’ll be asked to vote on an issue unique among Virginia localities this year. “Shall Wise County, Virginia, participate as a member of an electric authority created by the County to operate within the County?” If voters approve its creation, the electric authority would not replace residents getting their electricity from Appalachian Power or Old Dominion Power, both of which serve Wis…