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Seniors suffer in Virginia apartment complex without central air during heat wave

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EMPORIA, Va. Residents at Trinity Woods Apartments in Emporia are struggling to stay cool as temperatures soar, with only window units providing relief in their individual apartments while common areas remain dangerously hot.The 71-unit apartment complex, which opened in 1994 and caters to senior citizens on fixed incomes, has been without proper air conditioning in hallways, the lobby and community areas for nearly three years."For the last two…See the Story

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Free healthcare clinic coming to Emporia in June to address limited access to care

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RAM to provide free dental, vision and medical services on June 21-22 Read Article

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Police 'Pursuing All Leads' After Human Remains Found Near Virginia Walmart Identified

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The remains discovered not far from a Walmart in Emporia, Virginia, last weekend have been positively identified as those of a 23-year-old Florida woman.See the Story

Free healthcare clinic coming to Emporia in June to address limited access to care

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RAM to provide free dental, vision and medical services on June 21-22Emporia, United States · Emporia Read Article

'We are praying for you': Emporia leaders meet after Georgia-Pacific closure, hundreds laid off

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EMPORIA, Va. (WRIC) — On Tuesday, Emporia City leaders met for the first time since the local Georgia-Pacific plywood plant announced its impending closure and abruptly laid off over 500 people. "We are praying for you, and we are doing everything in our power to assist you in your transition,” said city manager William Johnson, III. The sudden closure, announced on Friday, May 2, left 550 people without jobs. Georgia-Pacific attributed the plan…Emporia, United States · Emporia See the Story

Over 550 employees jobless after Georgia-Pacific announces it's closing Emporia plant

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Georgia-Pacific has announced in a statement Friday, May 2, that on July 1, it will permanently close its plant in Emporia, impacting over 500 jobs. The Georgia based company says normal operations at the Emporia Plywood mill plant ceased Friday, and that approximately 550 jobs will be impacted. The company also says, "Georgia-Pacific will provide all affected employees with at least 60 days’ pay with benefits in accordan…Education · Emporia See the Story

Georgia-Pacific to close Emporia Plywood Facility

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ATLANTA, Ga. - On May 2, 2025 Employees at the Emporia Plywood mill in Emporia, Virginia, were told that Georgia-Pacific will permanently close the plant. Approximately 550 jobs will be impacted. Normal operations will cease today – and the site…Emporia, United States · Emporia See the Story

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Seniors suffer in Virginia apartment complex without central air during heat wave

Free healthcare clinic coming to Emporia in June to address limited access to care

Police 'Pursuing All Leads' After Human Remains Found Near Virginia Walmart Identified

Free healthcare clinic coming to Emporia in June to address limited access to care

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'We are praying for you': Emporia leaders meet after Georgia-Pacific closure, hundreds laid off

Over 550 employees jobless after Georgia-Pacific announces it's closing Emporia plant

Georgia-Pacific to close Emporia Plywood Facility

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