Tune in to Blue Ridge PBS on April 28 at 7:00 pm for episode 10 of BUZZ, featuring rural Giles County’s foster care crisis. Then join us afterward at 7:30 pm for a live online Q&A to meet the people working to solve this problem that’s really plaguing all of Virginia. Join BUZZ foster care Q&A Giles County has far more children...
Read MorePosition Description: School Custodian Summary Position Description: The Custodian performs all janitorial duties and some light maintenance work in Giles County Public Schools. Work Activities Include but are not limited to: Sweeping, moping, striping, buffing, waxing and vacuuming floor surfaces. Cleans and sanitizes restroom areas, fixtures and water fountains, blinds and light fixtures; dust desks, ledges and windowsills. Collects and empties trash in...
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2021 For More Information, Contact: Robert Parker, public information officer, Western Region, robert.parker@vdh.virginia.gov ONLINE SELF-SCHEDULING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT (CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available Thursday in Blacksburg and Friday in Christiansburg to anyone ages 18 and up, and the New River Health District (NRHD) now offers an online...
Read MoreGeneral Description: Ability to understand water treatment theory and use that knowledge to the water treatment process and the distribution of water to the end user. Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include the operation Operate a Class III filtration water treatment plant which includes but is not limited to: Troubleshooting/replacement and programming of radios involved in the SCADA system. Monitor...
Read MoreThe Giles County Industrial Development Authority is soliciting qualification statements and proposals from qualified engineering firms for services related to the design and construction of a 30,000 square feet pre-engineered metal building. ...
Read MoreSocial Services - Adult Protective Service Program Assistant | The Giles County Department of Social Services Adult Protective Services Program is seeking an adult who would be interested in providing assistance to clients who are receiving companion services....
Read MoreThe New River Health District is offering a series of special opportunities this week for those who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the New River Valley before February 1 and have not yet received their second dose....
Read MoreThe Vaccine Summary Dashboard continues to show Virginia’s significant progress in vaccinations, with more than 1.2 million doses administered. As of February 11, Virginia ranks 7th among all states for percent of the population that has received at least one dose, and 9th among all states for percent of available doses administered. More than 9 in 10 available first doses...
Read MoreOn Friday, January 15th, from 9 a.m.-3p.m. COVID vaccinations for Giles County residents 75 and older will be offered at a drive up clinic at Giles High School. If you are interested in getting a vaccine, you must pre-register by calling 540-921-0035 between the hours of 8a.m. and 5 p.m. Again, this is for Giles County residents, age 75 and...
Read MoreOn Monday January 11, the New River Health District begins to provide COVID-19 vaccines — by pre-registration and appointment only — to residents included in “Phase 1b.” The vaccines are limited to residents of Montgomery, Floyd, Giles, and Pulaski Counties, and the City of Radford. Who is included in Phase 1b? Phase 1b includes frontline essential workers and persons age 75 and...
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