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December 19, 2024

Governor proposes $127M for Disaster Assistance

Governor Glenn Youngkin today proposed a $127 million investment to establish the Disaster Assistance Fund at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).… Read the rest

December 16, 2024

Volunteer Montgomery Delivers Holiday Tote Bags

It might be cold outside, but it was warm inside the Kroontje Health Care Center on Friday, December 13 as Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered… Read the rest

December 12, 2024

Shop local farms and farmers markets for the holidays

This holiday season, shoppers looking for fresh ingredients and unique gifts can find plenty of options at their local farms and farmers markets. Of Virginia’s… Read the rest

December 10, 2024

$50 Million in Budget for Business-Ready Development

Governor Glenn Youngkin will include an additional $50 million investment in his budget package to accelerate Virginia’s position as a national leader in business-ready site… Read the rest

December 10, 2024

2024 Congressional App Challenge 9th District Winners

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Theta Back of Blacksburg Middle School won the Congressional App Challenge in Virginia’s… Read the rest

December 10, 2024

NRCC Receives Grant from Truist

New River Community College will receive $10,000 to support its College Attainment for Parent Students (CAPS) program, thanks to a generous donation from the Truist… Read the rest

December 10, 2024

Robert Natt Joins Freedom First

Freedom First Credit Union is excited to announce the addition of Robert Natt as Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Development. Robert’s focus will… Read the rest

December 9, 2024

12/18: ABWA Luncheon

Join us for our monthly luncheon where we will celebrate the holidays with a Tacky Sweater contest and White Elephant Gift Exchange. Our sponsor for… Read the rest

December 9, 2024

ABWA – NRV Express receives awards

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce held their 2024 Annual Dinner & Awards at the Inn at Virginia Tech on December 5, 2024. Members of… Read the rest

December 5, 2024

Hokies Ice Hockey in January!

The Virginia Tech Men’s Club Ice Hockey team will be heading outdoors for the first time in program history on January 4, 2025, when they… Read the rest

November 21, 2024

Native Chestnut Trees Returning

SHIPMAN—Nostalgic Virginians are harvesting memories as iconic chestnut trees make a comeback from near extinction. Chestnut trees once blanketed American forests from New England to… Read the rest

November 21, 2024

Thanksgiving meal in VA is $10 less than last year

RICHMOND—The average price for a 10-person Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $81.07, down from a record-high $91.30 in 2023. According to an informal survey conducted… Read the rest

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