NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Giles County will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 18st at 7:00pm to solicit public input on their intent to apply to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support COVID-19 relief efforts. The CDBG program is offering assistance to local governments in response to the...
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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 MorePearisburg Community Market Join the Pearisburg Community Market on July 26th for some yummy food, shopping, and great entertainment from the Panjammers! The Market opens at 5:30 p.m and the Panjammers will start the free, outdoor concert at 6:00p.m. The food will be provided by the Giles Lions Breakfast Club and will have a tropical feel! So bring the family out...
Read MoreLoving Virginia: A hike leads to a rare sight in Giles County By: Alexan Balekian Posted: Jan 26, 2018 07:09 AM EST Updated: Jan 26, 2018 07:09 AM EST ROANOKE, Va - Alexan Balekian takes us on a hike in Giles County where it ends with a sight rarely seen. Hundreds of thousands visit Cascade Falls each year but only a few witness something only mother nature can...
Read MoreA Full Day Planned for Pearisburg, Virginia | Come to Town Giles County, VA- We often talk about ways to welcome visitors to our communities. In our county seat of Pearisburg one day will host a variety of events and activities that comes about as close as possible to ringing true for ‘there’s something for everyone.’ On October 14 beginning in...
Read MoreBackyard Tourist Spotlight Iris Brammer Public Library The Iris Brammer Public Library can be found just up from the Duck Pond in the charming town of Narrows, Virginia. Librarian Felecia Bowman welcomes everyone Monday through Friday from 9am until 5pm to the Iris Brammer Library. Although note, they close for lunch from 12-1. The rich history of the library includes opening originally in...
Read MoreBackyard Tourist Spotlight on Pearisburg Public Library The Pearisburg Public Library located at 209 Fort Branch Road in Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia has been in operation for 54 years, serving the public with traditional and innovative services. Giles County is home to four public libraries, each independently operated by the communities they serve. In Pearisburg, guests and visitors will meet Librarian...
Read MoreTourist in Your Own Backyard + Hiker Event Pearisburg Pre-GA>ME Event ...
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