News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Health Chair
On July 3, I received the appointment to be the new Chair for the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Following […]
$4 Billion Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia has taken major strides to enhance safety, reduce congestion and improve the reliability of Interstate […]
Miyares Secures $720M from Opioid Drug Makers
Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced approximately $720 million in nationwide settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and fueled the nationwide opioid […]
New River Valley Farm Service Agency hiring!
FSA is looking for temporary office assistance to help deliver “The American Relief Act of 2025.” This position will support the implementation of the Supplemental […]
Griffith Visits LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, visited LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, Virginia. The […]
7/25-27: Mary Draper Ingles Festival
Fans of colonial heroine Mary Draper Ingles and history buffs will find the 2025 festival in Radford City and Pulaski County, Va., filled with music, […]
Pulaski County Democrats to Meet
There will be several informal opportunities to meet Pulaski County Democrats during July and August. Members meet monthly at a local restaurant for a purely […]
Floyd Habitat Homes Completed
Floyd County recently celebrated the completion of a $1M grant from the VA Department of Housing and Community Development. The grant assisted 14 households across […]
Groundbreaking for Giles Broadband
In a landmark moment for regional connectivity, the Regional Commission proudly joined Giles County community leaders, Pembroke Telephone Cooperative (PemTel), and both state and local […]
VA Swift Water Teams Deployed to Texas
In response to the catastrophic flooding impacting portions of the State of Texas, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the deployment of two Virginia Type III […]
Governor and First Lady Donate Salary to Young Life
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin visited Young Life’s camp in Goshen, Virginia, to present their third quarter gubernatorial salary donation of […]
Griffith Statement on Budget Reconciliation Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted and passed Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill. This reconciliation package goes to President Trump to […]