Small nuclear power projects will be subject of 2 public meetings in Wise County

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Small nuclear power projects will be subject of 2 public meetings in Wise County

https://cardinalnews.org/2026/05/18/wise-countys-prospects-for-small-nuclear-power-projects-will-be-discussed-during-information-meeting-tuesday-and-wednesday/

[News Wire]

Public information sessions scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday are part of the county's microreactor feasibility study.

Wise County's prospects for developing small nuclear power projects will be the subject of two information meetings being held this week.

A Tuesday meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in Mountain Empire Community College's Goodloe Center, in Big Stone Gap, while a Wednesday session will be at 10 a.m. in Cantrell Hall at the University of Virginia's College at Wise.

Wise County officials are hosting two public information sessions this week to discuss the feasibility of developing microreactor projects in the region. These meetings provide an opportunity for industry stakeholders and local residents to review the current status of the county's nuclear development study.

Read the full article at Cardinal News: https://cardinalnews.org/2026/05/18/wise-countys-prospects-for-small-nuclear-power-projects-will-be-discussed-during-information-meeting-tuesday-and-wednesday/