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Big Stone Gap just snagged ownership of its historic 1913 courthouse — a landmark since 1975 — turning it into a boutique hotel to revitalize downtown and attract visitors. Town Manager Stephen Lawson, after three years of navigating federal agencies, secured the building for near-zero cost, avoiding auction. With historic tax credits and grants in play, the town’s next steps include finding a hotel operator while preserving original fixtures and charm. The post office’s recent exit cleared a major hurdle, and despite bureaucratic delays, Lawson is thrilled about the community’s potential embrace of this bold, heritage-driven revival.

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