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Season Six, Episode Three

A new idea for an old mountain road is lighting an economic fire in Tazewell, Virginia. The town, whose fortunes had fallen with the coal industry, now is a destination for motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts from around the world. Speaking of roads, the Small Town Big Number segment takes a jog down memory lane,… Continue Reading Season Six, Episode Three

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Season Six, Episode Two

Fincastle, Virginia, hadn’t changed its boundaries since 1772. But when elected leaders first attempted to expand acreage and population a few years ago, the effort stumbled. Can they create enough unity to bring growth to the town of about 300 people?

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Marion, Virginia – Season wrapup

Accomplishments and setbacks in Marion, Virginia — the town we followed for a year.

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Season Five, Episode Two

In Lewisburg, West Virginia, all signs show that appearances count. Marion, Virginia, preserves its heritage while looking toward a vibrant future. And Mayor David Horton talks about making Radford a well-known gem in the region.

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Save Our Towns, Season 5, Episode 1 - The maverick mayor of Glen Lyn

Season Five, Episode One

Glen Lyn’s one-of-a-kind mayor explains his modus operandi, and Save Our Towns mentor Andrew Davis offers his best-yet advice to towns.

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Season Five Preview

This one-minute preview  provides a snapshot of what to expect in Save Our Towns, Season 5, which will  follow the town of Marion and provide great aerial views of the mountain valley pipeline construction in southwest Virginia county.

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