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Scott County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By SW Virginia News | Apr 14, 2025

In Scott County schools, white was the most common ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Education.

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Scott County ranks 24th in Virginia for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Scott County received an average of $16,552 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th highest in Virginia.

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Dickenson County: Medicaid made up 12.1% of total income in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 12.1% of income in Dickenson County, providing an average of $4,949 per capita to residents.

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SW Virginia News area weekly mass times

By SW Virginia News | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the SW Virginia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Russell County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By SW Virginia News | Apr 12, 2025

White was the most represented ethnicity in Russell County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Education.

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Morgan Griffith discusses trade policies and local issues in Bristol roundtable

By SW Virginia News | Apr 12, 2025

Morgan Griffith, U.S. Congressional representative for Virginia's 9th district, recently participated in a roundtable in Bristol discussing pro-growth policies.

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Scott County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 9.9% of income in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.9% of income in Scott County, providing an average of $3,924 per capita to residents.

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Lee County Schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By SW Virginia News | Apr 10, 2025

White was the most represented ethnicity in Lee County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Education.

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Buchanan County: Residents received $97.71 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.1% of income in Buchanan County, providing an average of $5,049 per capita to residents.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by employers in SW Virginia News publication area during 2024?

By SW Virginia News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 10 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the SW Virginia News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Grayson County schools' student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

By SW Virginia News | Apr 8, 2025

White was the most represented ethnicity in Grayson County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Education.

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Morgan Griffith supports Trump's coal executive actions

By SW Virginia News | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced measures aimed at aiding the American coal industry during an event at the White House.

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Virginia congressman Morgan Griffith's community engagement and legislative efforts detailed in recent tweets

By SW Virginia News | Apr 8, 2025

Morgan Griffith, representing Virginia's 9th district since 2011, recently shared his constituent outreach and support for cultural and energy-related legislative efforts.

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Residents of Russell County received $17,290 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 15th in Virginia

By SW Virginia News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Russell County received an average of $17,290 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th highest in Virginia.

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Ninth District announces start of 2025 Congressional Art Competition

By SW Virginia News | Apr 7, 2025

Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students.

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In 2022, Russell County ranks fifth among Virginia counties with 43% transfer dependency

By SW Virginia News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 43% of income in Russell County—ranking it fifth most dependent among Virginia counties.

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Dickenson County Schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By SW Virginia News | Apr 6, 2025

In Dickenson County schools, white was the most common ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Education.

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Lee County: Medicaid dependency reached 14.5% in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 14.5% of income in Lee County, providing an average of $5,592 per capita to residents.

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SW Virginia News area weekly mass times

By SW Virginia News | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the SW Virginia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Morgan Griffith points to investments and education programs in Virginia

By SW Virginia News | Apr 5, 2025

Morgan Griffith, representative of Virginia's 9th district, praised Virginia's Governor and highlighted the favorable business climate in Virginia in tweets shared on April 4 and 5, 2025.