Southwest Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney Named To Leadership Institute

Wise County and the City of Norton Commonwealth’s Attorney Chuck Slemp has been selected to represent Virginia in the inaugural Appalachian Leadership Institute. Slemp, was selected by the Appalachian Regional Commission as one of 40 leaders from across the Appalachian Regional Commission which extends from New York to Mississippi. Slemp will participate in a nine month program reviewing economic development, public policy, education and other best practices. Slemp will work with other leaders who live and work in the Appalachian region to design effective economic development strategies and use expanded leadership to create strong coalitions for the Appalachian Region.