Giles County intends to apply for a 2019 Virginia DHCD Virginia Telecommunications Initiative grant to support the deployment of fixed wireless broadband service in the White Gate, Wolf Creek, and Route 100 areas of the county. Giles County, located in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia, has adopted a vision to bring 21st century broadband connectivity to all stakeholders in...
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The Crooked Road Opens Cultural Event Applications for the 2019 Mountains of Music Homecoming Nine Extraordinary Days of Concerts and Cultural Events Along The Crooked Road Abingdon, VA: The Crooked Road has opened the application period for Cultural Events for the 5th annual Mountains of Music Homecoming, June 7-15, 2019. Cultural and civic organizations, colleges, churches, businesses, and individuals are encouraged to submit applications...
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Community Film Project Volunteer Information Session Last chance to get in this season on our Community Film Project! We welcome all interested volunteers to attend our Saturday, Nov 17th training at 9am at Castle Rock Golf Club, at the 19th Hole. Come learn all about the project, get all the details you need, and learn how you can be part of...
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Read MoreGiles Community Film Screening Night Giles County is known for its beautiful landscape in the Appalachian area, as well as its unforgettable attractions. If it were to be adventures hikes to remarkable waterfalls, delicious food at original restaurants, or community activities that bring people together, Giles has it! As for the residents of the area, there are many creative artists that...
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[caption id="attachment_25302" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Photo by: Sam Dean[/caption] The New River 500 Event Returns at Kairos in Giles County, Virginia Giles County, VA- The New River 500 will be held October 19-21 at Kairos Resort in Giles County, Virginia and encompass over 500 kilometers of riding. This event is an all-inclusive dual sport adventurer’s dream. A multiple day opportunity to ride, socialize,...
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Governor Northam Unveils Newest LOVEwork in Giles County Sculpture features 3,500 painted rocks by children across the county [caption id="attachment_25999" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Governor Ralph Northam in Pearisburg, Aug 21, 2018[/caption] PEARISBURG—On Tuesday, August 21 Governor Ralph Northam unveiled the newest LOVEwork on Main Street in Pearisburg. The Governor was joined by Rita McClenny, president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation, members of the...
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Sept 15 | Tailgating Atmosphere at Muddy ACCE Race If you head out to enjoy a football event this fall, you will likely see game-goers tailgating the event before the anticipated kickoff. The Muddy ACCE Race event has a friendly tailgating energy to it before, during, and after the race for participants and spectators! Plus free parking! Held along the banks of...
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‘LOVE’ Sculpture Completed in Pearisburg Giles County, VA- The story begins during the 2017 Giles Summer Feeding Program. The story continues through the 2017-2018 school year. The story is about to make its permanent mark on the landscape of Giles County. On August 21 at 2pm a brand new LOVE sculpture will be unveiled in Pearisburg with special guests and a...
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