MORE THAN A HUNDRED PEOPLE TURNED OUT IN ST. PAUL VIRGINIA FOR THE SECOND DAY OF PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING THE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED COAL FIRED POWER PLANT IN WISE COUNTY. THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HOSTED THE HEARINGS. THOSE IN FAVOR OF AND AGAINST THE FACILITY GOT TO VOICE THEIR OPINIONS DURING THE HEARING. IF APPROVED, THE PROPOSED $1.8 BILLION DOLLAR POWERPLANT WOULD BRING THE COUNTY NEARLY 800 NEW JOBS AND BIG ECONOMIC SHOT IN THE ARM. THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WILL CONTINUE THE HEARING ON FEBRUARY 19TH IN RICHMOND.