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The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

USDA Approves $345,000 Loan for Giles County Sanitation Truck

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has given its approval for a lower interest loan of $345,000 to Giles County. The loan is specifically intended for the purchase of a sanitation vehicle, which will aid the county in maintaining effective sanitation services for its residents.Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his support for the loan, stating, "USDA Rural Development's $345,000 lower interest loan to Giles County for the purchase of a new garbage truck will help the county continue to provide effective sanitation services to its...

USDA Rural Development Awards $36,900 to Calfee Community and Cultural Center

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Community Facilities Program has granted $36,900 to the Calfee Community and Cultural Center in Pulaski, Virginia. This funding will be used to purchase furniture and equipment for a new childcare facility, benefiting the local community.Congressman Morgan Griffith expressed his satisfaction with the grant, stating, "I am pleased that this grant of $36,900 will help enhance childcare services in Pulaski County. With the addition of furniture and equipment, the facility will be able to accommodate 79 children and...

USDA Rural Development Awards $25,000 to Lee County Public Service Authority

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Community Facilities Program has announced that it will be awarding a grant of $25,000 to the Lee County Public Service Authority. The grant money will be utilized for the purchase of crash cushions, which are roadway devices made of crushable material that absorb energy from colliding vehicles. These crash cushions will be instrumental in minimizing threats to life and enhancing roadway safety in Lee County.Congressman Morgan Griffith expressed his appreciation for the grant, stating, "This grant for $25,000 is an...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Wise County in week ending Dec. 9 2023?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Wise County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Scott County in week ending Dec. 9 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Scott County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Wythe County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 9 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Wythe County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Smyth County in week ending Dec. 9 2023?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Smyth County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bland County in week ending Dec. 9 2023?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Bland County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Carroll County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 9 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Wise County in week ending Dec. 9 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Wise County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Wythe County in week ending Dec. 9 2023?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Wythe County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

USDA Rural Development Awards $110,000 to the Appalachia Service Project

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Housing Preservation program has announced that it has awarded a grant of $110,000 to the Appalachia Service Project. This funding will be utilized to support the rehabilitation and repairs of 15 owner-occupied households in economically distressed areas of Lee, Wise, and Dickenson counties.Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his appreciation for the grant and its potential impact on the region. In a statement, he said, "I welcome this critical funding to help Appalachia Service Project rehabilitate 15...

Griffith Urges EPA to Reconsider Proposed Emission Standards for Coke Ovens

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has reiterated his call on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider its proposed amendment to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coke Ovens. Griffith argues that the proposed rule would have detrimental effects on steel production, domestic demand for metallurgical coal, and employment opportunities in the country.Griffith emphasizes the importance of domestic blast furnace steel production for the national economy and security. He states, "The proposed rule by the EPA...creates...

Griffith Announces $25,000 Grant to Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce