In response to the Islamic Republic of Iran launching a ballistic missile attack against Israel, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Iranian ballistic missile attack against the state of Israel is evidence that the United States must reaffirm its support for the Israeli people and their rights to self-defense. Since October 7, 2023, Iran… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) a $200,000 subgrant. The funding will support the development of cybersecurity education and training programs at MECC. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“As technology hubs grow in the United States, the cybersecurity field is playing an… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community College a $200,000 subgrant. The funding will support the development of cybersecurity education and training programs at the institution. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“As technology hubs grow in the United States, the cybersecurity field is playing an… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Virginia Tech a $126,000 subgrant. The funding will support the Quantum Appalachia project, an effort to connect quantum computers and devices for information and resource distribution. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“As quantum computing emerges, Appalachia is fertile ground for the… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County a $700,000 grant. The funding will support wastewater treatment system improvements at the Mountain Empire Community College’s (MECC) Center for Workforce and Innovation in Appalachia (CWIA). U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Mountain Empire Community College’s CWIA trains and… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Big Stone Gap a $700,000 grant. The funding will support infrastructure upgrades at Big Cherry Lake. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Big Cherry Lake reservoir reflects the true beauty and nature of Southwest Virginia.
“This ARC grant for $700,000 helps Big Stone Gap upgrade Big… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a roughly $1.4 million grant for Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This grant for more than $1.4 million helps People Incorporated of Virginia advance services that promote childhood education… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, based in Saltville, Virginia, a $750,000 grant as part of an opioid response program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Substance use disorder disproportionately impacts Appalachia, where resources and opportunities for medical… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County a $545,692 grant. The funding will support the Riverview sewer extension project and connect 22 households to the county wastewater system. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Residents in rural areas are sadly prone to lack of access to adequate wastewater systems.… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Lee County a $700,000 grant. The funding will support a waterline extension project for the Town of Stickleyville and connect 12 households to the municipal water system. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“People with poor access to safe and reliable drinking water are vulnerable to health… Read more »
