United Way Of Southwest Virginia Has Announced A Funding Commitment Of $1.5 Million From The Anne And Gene Worrell Foundation For The Regional Workforce And Child Development Hub In Abingdon. The Couple Believed In Educational Opportunities For All. The 87-Thousand Square Foot Facility Is Expected To Be Open And Fully Operational In August 2024. It Will House An Early Childhood Development Center That Can Serve 300 Children, GO TEC STEM Labs For Teacher Training And A Shared Services Alliance That Will Strengthen Existing Early Childhood Care And Education.