The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Blue Ridge Airport Authority, based in Henry County, Virginia, a $4,335,800 grant. The funding supports the extension of an existing runway at the Blue Ridge Regional Airport and brings the airport into conformity with current standards. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission, based in Washington County, Virginia, a $5,225,950 grant. The funding supports the rehabilitation of an existing runway at Virginia Highlands Airport. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Improvements to… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $428,578 research grant. The funding supports research into focused ultrasound therapies for tendinopathies, which are chronic pains in the tendons. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Many people suffer from tendinopathies, such… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Twin County Airport Commission, based in Carroll County, Virginia, a $850,000 grant. The funding supports the Twin County Airport Runway 1 Extension project. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am proud that my community project funding request,… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Smyth Wythe Airport Commission, based in Wythe County, Virginia, a $1,000,000 grant. The funding supports the Mountain Empire Airport (MKJ) East End Hangar Development project. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am proud that most of my… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants for research. The awards include:
$395,248 for research of the causes of cancer and ways to prevent cancer related to episodic future thinking and smoking.
$452,769 for allergy, immunology and transplantation research related to treatment for a… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants for research. The awards include:
$567,977 for brain imaging research related to parent-infant interaction
$832,818 for research project exploring expanded safe water access to improve health outcomes in Appalachia
$442,750 for… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement on the death of Jim McGlothlin:
“I am saddened to learn of the death of Jim McGlothlin, a figure whose impact is felt in Southwest Virginia. As an instrumental force in the region, many communities and charities in Southwest Virginia appreciated his support. We will continue to think of his family and… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,080 grant. This funding supports cancer research into treatments for osteosarcoma. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the bones and mostly affects people between the ages of 10… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $414,482 grant. The funding supports cancer research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Virginia Tech leads important health research initiatives that test treatments and immunotherapies for cancer.
“This HHS grant for… Read more »
