Afton Von Tye
- Turmoil in Mineral Puts Small Town’s Future in Question
Mineral, a small Virginia town that once faced the possibility of being dissolved, could avoid that fate if its leaders can overcome months of political turmoil and dysfunction, the Daily Progress reported last week .
- Mineral town council members sue, alleging FOIA law violation
Town Council members Rebecca McGhee and Michelle Covert filed a suit in Louisa County General District Court seeking enforcement of FOIA law over alleged violations by Mineral town staff, The Central Virginian reported. The suit said Mineral Mayor Pam Harlowe and FOIA Officer Teresa Newton did not abide by transparency standards, including “providing public notice […]