PEARISBURG, Va. – A historic moment in the New River Valley, as Giles County Sheriff Morgan Millirons was sworn in for the fifth consecutive time Wednesday as the sheriff of Giles County.
Millirons is the first Sheriff in Giles County history to serve five consecutive terms. In Virginia, sheriffs are elected by the public every 4 years, meaning at the end of his next term, Millirons will have spent two decades serving his community in the role.
Recommended Videos
Have breaking news stories delivered right to your inbox
He along with other members of the Giles County’s Sheriff’s Department took their oaths Wednesday at the Giles County courthouse in Pearisburg. Millirons was joined by his family at the ceremony. His fifth term begins Jan. 1, 2024.
Watch Rachel anchor weekdays during 10 News at 5, 5:30, 6 and 7 p.m. Rachel also specializes in health reporting and provides daily reports during HealthWatch. A Southwest Virginia native, Rachel takes pride in covering local news for the place she calls home.