Shooting sports business opens

Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority Executive Director/General Counsel Jonathan Belcher, center, recently presented a $10,000 seed capital matching grant approved for Dickenson Shooting Sports to Mike Yates, owner. At right is Mitzi Sykes, Dickenson County economic development director. The business is located at 358 Ticky George Hollow, Clintwood. Yates plans to host at least four shooting matches per year, and hopes eventually to open a pro shop for retail sales. Learn more at 276/220-8395 or on its Facebook page.