Of the 13,476 citizens living in Martinsville city in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has announced that the Town of Christiansburg has been awarded a $120,000 grant from the Department of Transportation. The grant will be used to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan aimed at reducing serious injuries and fatal crashes in the community.According to Griffith, road crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The grant money will enable Christiansburg to implement strategies and projects to curb these tragic accidents.The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan will focus on identifying areas...
Of the 28,347 citizens living in Wythe County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has revealed that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration will be granting $500,000 to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. This allocation comes as part of the Federal Railroad Administration’s fiscal year 2022 Corridor Identification and Development initiative.The funds will be utilized to facilitate the "development of a scope, schedule, and cost estimate for preparing, completing, or documenting related service development plans" for a new commonwealth corridor. This corridor...
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has revealed that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has granted $500,000 to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. The funds have been awarded through the Federal Railroad Administration’s fiscal year 2022 Corridor Identification and Development program.The $500,000 grant will be utilized to aid in the development of a rail corridor from Roanoke, VA to Bristol, VA. Specifically, the funds will be used to support the "development of a scope, schedule, and cost estimate for...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has announced that it will be awarding Craig County a grant of $25,000. This grant will be combined with an additional $30,050 from the county to purchase a much-needed updated law enforcement vehicle. The current vehicle being used by the Craig County law enforcement is over 15 years old and is in desperate need of replacement.Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his support for the grant in a statement, saying, "Rural communities often face difficulties in upgrading their equipment used for public...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has recently announced a significant financial boost for the Town of Independence, Virginia. The town has been awarded a grant of $25,000, accompanied by a loan of $13,200, which will be utilized to purchase new turnout gear for the Independence Volunteer Fire Department.Congressman Morgan Griffith, representing Virginia's Rural Development district, commended the USDA's investment in the town. He stated, "Rural communities often face difficulties in upgrading their public services. This $38,200 investment by...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has announced that it will be awarding the William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, Virginia, a grant of $25,000. The funds will be used to purchase a state-of-the-art heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for the museum. This new system will greatly improve humidity and temperature control, ensuring the preservation of the valuable art collections housed within the museum.Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his support for the grant, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Russell County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
Of the 29,123 citizens living in Carroll County in 2021, 97.7% said they were only one race, while 2.3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.