Disaster aid available for 3 SW Va. localities

BRISTOL, Va. (AP) — Federal disaster loans are available for small businesses and nonprofit organizations in three southwest Virginia localities.

The U.S. Small Business Administration says a disaster declaration for part of Tennessee has been expanded to Scott and Washington counties, as well as the city of Bristol, Virginia. The assistance is being offered as a result of tornadoes, high winds, hail and lightning on July 27 and 28.