THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A COAL FIRED POWER PLANT IN WISE COUNTY VIRGINIA HAS MANY PEOPLE UPSET. AROUND 50 AREA COLLEGE STUDENTS AND OTHERS MARCHED THROUGH ABINGDON TO PROTEST DOMINION POWERS PLANS TO BUILD THE FACILITY. THE GROUP “MOUNTAIN JUSTICE SUMMER” IS OPPOSED TO THE 1.8 MILLION DOLLAR PLANT DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. THEY SEEK TO HAVE THE PERMIT NEEDED TO BUILD AND OPERATE THE COAL FIRED FACILITY BE DENIED. THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION ALSO MUST APPROVE THE PERMIT. THE FACILITY IS SET TO BURN VIRGINIA COAL, WASTE COAL AND BIOMASS PRODUCTS. IT WILL CREATE 12-HUNDRED JOBS AND GIVE WISE COUNTY A BIG ECONOMIC SHOT IN THE ARM.