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Community in Narrows works together to tackle underground rodent problem
Read full article: Community in Narrows works together to tackle underground rodent problemIn the Town of Narrows, local residents are taking a proactive approach, with town leaders, to solve a growing rodent issue affecting homes in the area.
Mountain Lake Lodge’s Magical Christmas Village and Marketplace opens this weekend
Read full article: Mountain Lake Lodge’s Magical Christmas Village and Marketplace opens this weekendThe Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace opens Saturday, November 23rd at Mountain Lake Lodge. Kicking off the event with its grand illumination at 6pm, the lodge and property will be decked out in holiday lights. Visitors from the community and hotel guests are invited on property to see the sparkling holiday lights, shop at the marketplace and see 2024′s new attractions like Marshmallow Way, the Pinecone Express, and the Holiday Mainstage.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to open in Giles County on Monday
Read full article: FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to open in Giles County on MondayFEMA announced a Disaster Recovery Center will be opening at 120 Pembroke Park Lane in Giles County on Monday, Oct. 28. The center will be open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Giles County resident encouraged after FEMA aid secured post-Helene flooding
Read full article: Giles County resident encouraged after FEMA aid secured post-Helene floodingGiles County is now eligible for disaster relief funds under FEMA, and that’s a relief to people who are still cleaning up flood damage in the area from Helene.
Giles County Sheriffs Office identify juvenile making a school threat
Read full article: Giles County Sheriffs Office identify juvenile making a school threatGSCO said it intends to maintain a firm stance in seeking prosecution on those disrupt educational institutions and is wholly committed to the safety of our student bodies.
Giles County teen trains for Wounded Warriors Project 5K after severe leg injury
Read full article: Giles County teen trains for Wounded Warriors Project 5K after severe leg injuryAfter a horrible injury in football, a Giles sophomore is planning to do a 5K in a wheelchair for the Wounded Warrior Project.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | Smallmouth bass fishing on the New River
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | Smallmouth bass fishing on the New RiverChris Thompson is a fish whisperer. He seems to always know where the fish are and what they are thinking. It's led to an impressive fifty-plus trophy catches in less than a year.
Giles County 18-year-old facing child pornography charge
Read full article: Giles County 18-year-old facing child pornography chargeAn 18-year-old from Pearisburg is facing a child pornography charge after allegedly posting a pornographic video of a minor on social media, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.
Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant
Read full article: Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn PlantThe U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant in Pearisburg, Virginia.
Former Giles County school employee charged with crimes against minor
Read full article: Former Giles County school employee charged with crimes against minorA former Giles County Public Schools employee has been arrested and charged for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a minor, according to the sheriff’s office.
Cavers exploring in western Virginia rescue 'miracle' dog found 40 to 50 feet down in cave
Read full article: Cavers exploring in western Virginia rescue 'miracle' dog found 40 to 50 feet down in caveOne very lucky dog is recovering at a shelter after a group of cavers said their excursion into a western Virginia cave over the weekend turned into a rescue mission when they found her.
Town of Narrows looks to bring in outdoor recreation business to boost business
Read full article: Town of Narrows looks to bring in outdoor recreation business to boost businessPromoting the scenic beauty and outdoor adventure possibilities in Giles county, officials in the Town of Narrows are looking to bring in an outdoor recreation business
Man dies in officer-involved shooting following police chase that ended in Montgomery County
Read full article: Man dies in officer-involved shooting following police chase that ended in Montgomery CountyVirginia State Police have confirmed that a 44-year-old died in an officer-involved shooting that happened after a police chase that started in Giles County and ended in Montgomery County on Tuesday.
Decades of bridge floods continue to cause concerns for Giles family while they look for answers
Read full article: Decades of bridge floods continue to cause concerns for Giles family while they look for answersThe Poe-Trivett family has lived in Giles since the 1980s, and since they have moved there, if a storm comes through, they have the chance of being stranded at, or away, from home.
Giles Co. Public Schools holding virtual day on Wednesday, March 6 due to boil water notice
Read full article: Giles Co. Public Schools holding virtual day on Wednesday, March 6 due to boil water noticeGiles County students will be attending school virtually on Wednesday, March 6 due to a recently-issued boil water notice.
Community mourns 14-year-old boy killed in shooting during candlelight vigil
Read full article: Community mourns 14-year-old boy killed in shooting during candlelight vigilA juvenile is facing charges in connection to the shooting death of 14-year-old Lee Fain. A month after his tragic death, hearts are heavy in Giles County as a candlelight vigil was held in his honor.
Giles County residents raise concerns as construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline continues
Read full article: Giles County residents raise concerns as construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline continuesCommunity concerns about water safety are growing in Giles County as work on the Mountain Valley Pipeline continues.
Carilion Giles Community Hospital introduces two robotic employees
Read full article: Carilion Giles Community Hospital introduces two robotic employeesThe everyday demand for someone in the medical field can be beyond difficult, But with the addition of two new robotic employee, the moxi robots, there is a bit less stress.
Sheriff Morgan Millirons achieves historic first in Giles County
Read full article: Sheriff Morgan Millirons achieves historic first in Giles CountyA historic moment in the New River Valley, as Giles County Sheriff Morgan Millirons was sworn in for the fifth consecutive time as the sheriff of Giles County Wednesday.Millirons is the first sheriff in the history of the county to serve five consecutive terms.
Local hunter harvests first elk in Giles Co. in more than six decades
Read full article: Local hunter harvests first elk in Giles Co. in more than six decadesA Giles County man harvested an animal not seen there since 1958. Lifelong native Wesley Woodyard hunted Giles County’s first elk in decades, an animal up until now not thought to still be in the county.
Virginia general election results for Senate District 5 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia general election results for Senate District 5 on November 7, 2023Robert W. Beckman (D) and T. Travis Hackworth (R) are vying for the Virginia Senate District 5 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.
37-year-old man in stable condition after stabbing in Rich Creek
Read full article: 37-year-old man in stable condition after stabbing in Rich CreekA 37-year-old man is in stable condition after a fight led to a stabbing in the Rich Creek area of Giles County, according to the Rich Creek Police Department.
Two charged after authorities seize narcotics, guns, explosives, stolen property in Giles County
Read full article: Two charged after authorities seize narcotics, guns, explosives, stolen property in Giles CountyA Pembroke man and Pearisburg woman were arrested after authorities seized narcotics, guns, and other items from a Giles County residence on Tuesday, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.
Southwest Virginia mayor indicted for allegedly violating Federal Clean Water Act
Read full article: Southwest Virginia mayor indicted for allegedly violating Federal Clean Water ActThe mayor of a town in Giles County has been indicted for an alleged violation of the Clean Water Act, according to the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Giles Co. WW II Vet, last surviving Maybrook Men brother dies at age 97
Read full article: Giles Co. WW II Vet, last surviving Maybrook Men brother dies at age 97World War II veteran John Atkins of Christiansburg died at the age of 97. John was the last surviving brother of the “Maybrook Men,” which consists of six brothers who fought for America during war time. The name comes from the small neighborhood in Giles County in which they were born and raised.
‘We must rebuild’: Pearisburg restaurant releases statement after tragic fire
Read full article: ‘We must rebuild’: Pearisburg restaurant releases statement after tragic fireFriends and Family Restaurant took to Facebook Wednesday night to express their appreciation for the ample support they’ve received after their building was tragically lost in a fire. The statement concluded with a hopeful look to the future, revealing plans for rebuilding and stating the restaurant’s intentions on remaining a community staple for years to come.
Overnight fire destroys Pearisburg restaurant, employees say
Read full article: Overnight fire destroys Pearisburg restaurant, employees sayFriends and Family Restaurant in Pearisburg was destroyed after a fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to a post on the restaurant Facebook page.