We Ask the Entire Community to Help In the interest of maximizing protection to the valuable, older and COVID-19 vulnerable citizens of Giles County, the Giles Senior Check Program is today being launched. Senior Check consists of a network of dedicated, local service providers working alongside county, town and school personnel. You may already be receiving benefits from some of these...
Read MoreUpdate from Giles County Administration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Beginning Friday, March 20, 2020, Giles County Administrative Offices will begin to offer drive-up service. All services will be available to the public but conducted outside of the building. This change is being made in an effort to comply with COVID-19 guidelines for social distancing. Before coming to the office, please call us at...
Read MoreNOTICE FROM GILES COUNTY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING ON MARCH 19, 2020 AT 6:30 pm At this time the Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for tomorrow night will proceed as planned, HOWEVER the public hearing for the VDOT 6 year road improvement plan will not be held and will be re-advertised for a subsequent date. The postponement will not...
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Due to the ongoing, developing situation I’ve just heard that our Jumpstart Pitch Night will be postponed to a future date. As that information becomes available I will certainly share those details. Thank you for all your support and continued efforts for this program. Support for New & Expanding Business with Jumpstart Giles Giles County, VA- Giles County, Virginia is encouraging small...
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Due to the developing situation and fact that many of our state and federal partners and their agencies now have travel restrictions through the end of the month, we have found it prudent to postpone our Recreation Economy for Rural Communities workshops, scheduled for March 25-27. We very much look forward to hosting this workshop series and working with local,...
Read MoreA Super Spring Adventure From Ragsdale Field in Narrows to Rocky Gap, VA Saturday, April 25th, 2020 Ride as much you or as little as you wish of the 42-mile course. Enjoy the spring scenery along a challenging route Support Glasses for the Needy and Sight Conservation Water and fruit will be provided Register by April 6th and receive a free t-shirt Bob...
Read MoreGiles County will adhere to the protocols and advice provided by our local health department and the CDC should it reach Southwest, Va. Please do your part to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases to include hand washing, covering our coughs and sneezes, and staying at home when you are ill....
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The Palisades Restaurant | “Escape to The Palisades Restaurant” Written & Submitted by Justin Smith There is nothing more enjoyable than eating a good meal. Well, at least I think that. Having grown up in Giles County my whole life, I’ve seen restaurants come and go, but I have never seen something like The Palisades Restaurant and how it has changed the...
Read MoreFolk Art | From Newport & Beyond This post is from our friend Doug Martin and the Walkers of Newport Local artistic talent is prevalent throughout the hills and hollows of Newport. The creativity is often mind boggling yet there is that country culture that downplays the genius that is often on display. There is a local modesty or reticence that requires...
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Scoops Arcade | A Nostalgic Experience in Giles County Written by Justin Smith I have always appreciated the small things in life. Things or experiences that are soothing to the heart. Here in Giles, the little things mean more to me. After visiting the local business, Scoops Arcade, I sure do admire the people more here and their loyalty for their county. Scoops...
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