SW Virginia News

Morgan Griffith, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Virginia’s 9th district, recently shared several updates via social media. These posts cover a range of topics from local flood damage assessments to historical reflections.

On February 20, 2025, Griffith toured Buchanan County alongside Sheriff Allen Boyd to assess the flood damage. He described the destruction as "widespread and significant" and noted his visit to Hurley where he met with affected constituents and thanked volunteers at a supply donation center. "This week I toured the flood damage in Buchanan County with Sheriff Allen Boyd. Damage was widespread and significant. I also stopped in Hurley at the supply donation center to talk with affected constituents and thank volunteers."

The following day, on February 21, 2025, Griffith released his weekly e-newsletter which focused on "Zeldin’s Five Pillars." The newsletter provides constituents with updates on his legislative activities and perspectives on current political issues. "Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 2.21.25 Topic: Zeldin’s Five Pillars"

In another post dated February 22, 2025, Griffith commemorated George Washington's birthday by reflecting on Washington's decision to relinquish command of the American army—a move that King George III of England remarked would make him "the greatest man in the world." "Happy birthday to America’s first president under the Constitution, George Washington. If he gave up his command of the army in America, King George III of England said “He would be the greatest man in the world.” As we know, Washington did so."