The U.S. House of Representatives completed passage of the American Relief Act. This legislation keeps the government funded through March and includes disaster relief supplemental funds. After voting in favor of the American Relief Act to fund the government and bring much-needed disaster relief aid to areas devastated by Hurricane Helene, like Southwest Virginia, U.S. Congressman Morgan… Read more »
I respect people of all faiths, but as a Christian, I celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ.
Every Christmas season, there are traditions and images prevalent in our leisurely activities.
One tradition is Christmas films, such as Die Hard, It’s a Wonderful Life, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf or Miracle on 34th Street.
The famous actor George C. Scott, a native… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Mount Rogers Planning District Commission a $100,000 grant. The funding will support disaster recovery efforts and technical assistance to 14 communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This ARC grant for $100,000 helps Mount Rogers Planning District… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, based in Saltville, Virginia, a $2,170,696 grant. The funding will support health centers and the health care services they provide. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This HHS grant for $2,170,696 helps Southwest Virginia Community… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,296,061 to STEP, Inc., based out of Rocky Mount, Virginia, to support the group’s Head Start programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Solutions that Empower People, known as STEP, offers different programs and services to local communities in Franklin and Patrick… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $289,995 to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., based out of North Tazewell, Virginia, to support the group’s Head Start programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Clinch Valley Community Action offers different programs and services to local communities in Southwest… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Virginia Tech a $1,294,605 grant. The funding for this project will support preliminary research into the establishment of a leading hydrogen innovation hub in Virgina based on hydrogen production from natural gas feedstocks through catalytic methane decomposition (CMD). U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
Throughout the tenure of the Biden Administration, conflict and turmoil have only gotten worse in the Middle East.
A recent flareup in the region is the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria.
Syrian rebel forces struck quickly at the beginning of December, taking control of major cities in Syria before advancing on the country’s capital, Damascus.
The regime’s army could not… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement on the passing of Sister Bernadette Kenny:
“I am saddened to learn the news that Sister Bernadette Kenny has passed. Sister Kenny was an instrumental figure in addressing the health care needs of the Coalfields region of Southwest Virginia. Throughout her tenure with the Health Wagon, the beneficial services… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Friends of Southwest Virginia a $1,300,000 grant. The funding will support an assessment of damage to outdoor recreation assets resulting from Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This ARC grant for $1,300,000 helps Friends of Southwest Virginia hire an engineering firm to… Read more »
