UVA Wise Has Been Named The Virginia Lead Coordinator For A $398,000 Appalachian Regional Initiative For Stronger Communities Grant. The Initiative Is A Partnership With The University Of Tennessee, University Of Kentucky, West Virginia University, And UVA Wise. The Program Focuses On Land Record Management, Technology Upgrades, And Staff Training For Local Governments. UVA Wise Will Host Listening Sessions And Surveys With Local Leaders To Assess Existing GIS And Land Records Training And Create An Implementation Plan For Economic Development.