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May 22, 2022

Civil rights restored to more than three thousand

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that civil rights have been restored to 3,496 Virginians. The consideration for restoration of rights is coordinated by the Secretary… Read the rest

May 22, 2022

Governor says unemployment rate steady

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced Virginia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3 percent in April, while total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 13,600 jobs. The… Read the rest

May 22, 2022

RSVP Awards Scholarships

The RSVP Advisory Council Scholarship Committee reviewed six applications for this year’s $1,000 scholarship awards. They selected Riley King, a student from Christiansburg High School… Read the rest

May 18, 2022

Forty-seven graduate from nursing program

Forty-seven students in the 2022 associate degree nursing (ADN) class at New River Community College received their NRCC nursing pins and associate degrees at a… Read the rest

May 18, 2022

Alternative Hiring Process for the Disabled

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia state government has implemented an alternative hiring process for individuals with disabilities, serving as a model for inclusive… Read the rest

May 17, 2022

NRCC Celebrates Graduates at Two Ceremonies

New River Community College celebrated its 52rd annual commencement on Friday, May 13, 2022. Dr. Pat Huber, NRCC President, conferred approximately 300 degrees, diplomas and… Read the rest

May 15, 2022

Community Auditions for “Our Town”

The Virginia Tech/Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival Presents “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder. “Our Town” depicts daily life in a small town, Grover’s Corners.… Read the rest

May 13, 2022

During National Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation and other agricultural organizations are reminding farmers, farmworkers and rural residents that resources… Read the rest

May 13, 2022

Tribute to Law Enforcement

As we recognize National Law Enforcement Week and Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, I commend and give a heartfelt thank you to the brave men and… Read the rest

May 13, 2022

NRV Communities awarded HUD Grants

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a total of $1,494,810 in funding to the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg and… Read the rest

May 11, 2022

Grants to Support Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Workforce Development

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than $1,261,859 in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for eight projects focused… Read the rest

May 5, 2022

5/20: Mint Juleps, Murder, & Mayhem

Join us at Beliveau Farm Winery on Friday May 20, 2022 from 6:00-9:00 PM for a Kentucky Derby Themed Murder Mystery! This is an interactive… Read the rest

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