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Jun 16 2021

COVID-19 Testing Update

COVID-19 Testing Updates for Giles County Beginning Monday, June 21, 2021 Giles County Administration will be offering free COVID-19 testing by appointment only. The testing location at the Old Hospital will be discontinued. People wishing to be tested should call 540-922-9004 during business hours for their appointment date, time, and location. Testing will take place, by appointment only, between 8:30 and 10:30...

Apr 28 2021

Giles County Foster Care Crisis

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...

May 1st | Return to Wolf Creek Bike Ride Event

More information soon to be available on their website: http://returntowolfcreek.org/ ...

COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available in Blacksburg and Christiansburg

FOR 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...

Mar 03 2021

24 Hours in Giles County, VA for Couples

24 Hours in Giles County, VA for Couples We’ve been cooped up in homes with our loved ones for a while now but spending time with our partner while exploring and experiencing something new is a different type of adventure! Read on for a quick 24-hour trip to Giles with the one you love… romance, water, wine, and food included! Arrive in...

Pearisburg Public Library Survey

Pearisburg Public Library Survey Click the image above, scan the QR code with a smartphone camera, or CLICK HERE to complete the survey. Learn more about the Pearisburg Public Library on their website, or find them on Facebook and Instagram, @PearisburgPublicLibrary...

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS SPECIAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK FOR SECOND DOSES OF COVID-19 VACCINE

The 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....

What’s New – Vaccine Summary Dashboard

The 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...

New River Valley Small Business Grant Launched

New River Valley Small Business Grant UPDATE: Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 5th at the end of business. The Application Review Committee will then proceed through the necessary follow up and processing procedures. If there are additional funds, a second grant round will be announced and opened. New River Valley- Small businesses in the New River Valley have access to...

COVID vaccinations for Giles County residents 75 and older

On 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...