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News from February 2024

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Washington County in week ending Feb. 24?

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Washington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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496 Russell County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms in Russell County received $959,444 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washington County in week ending Feb. 24?

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Washington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Buchanan County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Heritage Hall Grundy?

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

Owned by four stakeholders since July 10, 2020, Heritage Hall Grundy boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Wythe County in 2021

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Wythe County received $4.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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What was 2nd largest nursing home in Wise County as of Q4 2023?

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

Heritage Hall Wise, the second largest nursing home in Wise County, aided an average of 90.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lee County in week ending Feb. 24?

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Buchanan County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Buchanan County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Smyth County in week ending Feb. 24?

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Smyth County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Griffith Announces $700,000 to Lee County for Waterline Replacement Project

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has allocated $700,000 to Lee County for the St. Charles Monarch Waterline Replacement Project. The initiative aims to replace 9,970 linear feet of waterline, along with the installation of 4 gate valves and 1 fire hydrant, ultimately benefitting 38 households in St. Charles.In a statement regarding the grant, Congressman Griffith emphasized the importance of the project, stating, "Water service plays a critical role in promoting public health and increasing quality of life....

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Griffith Announces $300,000 Grant for Southwest Virginia's Outdoor Recreation Plans

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

Feb 29 2024Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has allocated $300,000 to the Friends of Southwest Virginia to support their Gateways to the Southwest Virginia: Outdoor Economy Recreation Plans. This funding will aid in finalizing the strategic planning for outdoor recreation across most of the Southwest Virginia region.In response to this allocation, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "This $300,000 grant from ARC to help complete outdoor recreation strategic planning is great news. People of all ages can benefit from...

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Griffith Announces $700,000 to Town of Stuart for Downtown Revitalization Project

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has allocated $700,000 to the Town of Stuart for its Downtown Revitalization Project. The funding will support the construction of an expanded roof covering at the Stuart Farmers Market and a 3,200 square foot multi-property deck structure in Stuart’s historic business district.Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his enthusiasm for the grant, stating, "This $700,000 grant from ARC for Stuart’s downtown revitalization project is great news as the updates funded by this grant will not only make improvements at the town’s...

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Griffith Announces $500,000 Grant for Dental Clinic Construction in Bland County

By SW Virginia News | Feb 29, 2024

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $500,000 to the Bland Ministry Center and Dental Clinic for their Dental Clinic Construction Project. The fund is designated to support the construction of a 3,947 square feet facility that will house seven dental procedure rooms, a sterilization space, an area for x-rays, and a denture lab.In a statement regarding the grant, Congressman Griffith highlighted the positive impact of the funding, stating, "This $500,000 grant to help construct the new Bland Dental...

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Hillsville Health and Rehabilitation Center: 5-star nursing home in Carroll County

By SW Virginia News | Feb 28, 2024

Owned by Saber Healthcare Holdings, LLC since Jan. 1, 2023, Hillsville Health and Rehabilitation Center boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Wise County in week ending Feb. 24?

By SW Virginia News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Wise County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Bristol city in 2021

By SW Virginia News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Bristol city received $794,741 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Russell County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

By SW Virginia News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Russell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Russell County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 24

By SW Virginia News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Russell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Smyth County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 24

By SW Virginia News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Smyth County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Carroll County receive in 2021?

By SW Virginia News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in Carroll County received $1,121,793 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.