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This year is the 50th anniversary of the Carter Family Fold. The Fold has preserved the Carter Family legacy, its roots to Southwest Virginia and documented the family’s impact on Country music. In August, I traveled to the Fold for their 50th anniversary celebration. The event in Hiltons in Scott County featured A.P. Carter’s granddaughter, Rita Forrester. Speaker Johnson recently… Read more »

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Pembroke Telephone Cooperative a $10 million loan. The funding will support the deployment of a fiber-to-the-premises network benefiting Craig, Giles and Montgomery Counties. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Investments in broadband infrastructure prepare rural communities… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Piedmont Regional Community Services Board a $500,000 grant. The funding will support expanded access to recovery services and increase employment opportunities. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This ARC grant for $500,000 helps Piedmont Regional Community Services Board improve greater… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Appalachian Sustainable Development a $1,692,538 grant. The funding will serve businesses, organizations and others that contribute to Appalachia’s food and agriculture industries. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This ARC grant for nearly $1.7 million helps Appalachian Sustainable… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded LENOWISCO Planning District Commission a $1,319,443 grant. The funding will support the development of new broadband networks in Central Appalachia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This ARC grant for more than $1.3 million helps LENOWISCO Planning District Commission potentially develop… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Friends of Southwest Virginia a $750,000 grant. The funding will support the evaluation of economic impacts of projects undertaken by Friends of Southwest Virginia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This ARC grant for $750,000 helps Friends of Southwest Virginia hire a team of consultants… Read more »

Some work in DC does not get the attention of national and local media outlets. At the beginning of 118th Congress, I was asked to serve on the House Administration Committee and specifically the Subcommittee on Oversight because of my legal background. In the 117th Congress, the U.S. House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack was established. Then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi… Read more »

Helene Hurricane Helene ravaged communities in Appalachia. The storm raced through the Southeast on its way to Virginia. Our area was hit hard! Localities in the Ninth District were a target of fierce storms, tornado watches and flash flood warnings. Two deaths were confirmed. Over the past week, I met with so many people impacted by the storm and its aftermath. Even in… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) and other Members of Congress sent a letter today requesting the United States Department of Agriculture swiftly approve disaster aid for farmers and others affected by Hurricane Helene. “Today, I co-signed a letter to the USDA led by Representative Cammack (FL-03) requesting a variety of swift disaster aid to… Read more »

In response to the Islamic Republic of Iran launching a ballistic missile attack against Israel, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “The Iranian ballistic missile attack against the state of Israel is evidence that the United States must reaffirm its support for the Israeli people and their rights to self-defense. Since October 7, 2023, Iran… Read more »