Lucille Hoback Boggess passed away on November 19, 2025. The sister of two Bedford Boys who lost their lives on D-Day, Ms. Hoback Boggess served as Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Supervisors Member in Bedford County and was a leading figure in the establishment of the National D-Day Memorial. In response to her passing, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
Like all families and communities across America, our region is preparing for an exciting, fun, and hopefully thankful Thanksgiving holiday!
Every year, this special holiday offers a time that brings many families and loved ones together.
For me and my family, the Thanksgiving meal is the centerpiece. My wife and others will prepare a warm and filling meal.
The dining table is… Read more »
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced that it has approved Virginia’s Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal. This achievement puts Virginia one step closer to securing federal funding to support broadband development in Virginia, including in rural underserved areas.
In response to this news, U.S. Congressman… Read more »
The Virginia Department of Corrections has announced that this morning an attack on corrections officers occurred at River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia. As a result of the attack, one officer reportedly has died, and a second officer was transported for outside medical treatment.
Following this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
Previously, the Virginia Department of Energy awarded the Buchanan County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) a $1,950,000 Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program grant. The AMLER funds support construction of a two-story commercial office space at the Southern Gap.
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended a check presentation for the AMLER… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Once again, Congressman Griffith joined House Republicans in passing a continuing resolution, Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 – the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This continuing resolution now heads to President Donald Trump for his approval. The… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Once again, Congressman Griffith joined House Republicans in passing a continuing resolution, Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 – the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This continuing resolution now heads to President Donald Trump for his approval. The… Read more »
The United States will celebrate Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11. Ahead of the holiday, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) visited Fort Chiswell Middle School to attend the school’s Veterans Day assembly. The assembly honored the service and sacrifice of American veterans.
Following the assembly, Congressman Griffith issued the following statement:
“Our communities… Read more »
On November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day.
America is blessed with patriotic men and women who courageously served in conflict. Such service requires our reflection and appreciation.
One way we show appreciation is through the highest decorated military honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Who has received the Medal of Honor?
What are their stories?
Unfortunately, I cannot tell… Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it will provide USAntibiotics — located in Bristol, Tennessee — a National Priority Voucher for the company’s Augmentin XR (Amoxicillin Clavulanic Potassium) product. This medication treats community-acquired pneumonia and acute bacterial sinusitis caused… Read more »
