NO MATTER THE SEASON, plenty of us are looking to slim down, and scammers hope to pack their pocketbooks while we all try to unpack the pounds. In 2021, according to the Federal Trade Commission, bogus diet products and programs accounted for nearly 30% of all complaints in the category of health care scams. Here’s… Read More AARP Virginia Fraud Alert for September 12: Weight Loss Scams
Today’s message is from Pastor Pam Sutherland of the St. Paul United Methodist Church & Fort Gibson United Methodist Church. Growing up as one of four siblings there were times when my mother, trying to call one of us, would call all our names “Susie, Debbie, Keefy, Pammy, whatever your name is, get in here”.… Read More Pastor’s Corner – September 9, 2022
FROM THE RICHLANDS OFFICE OF THE VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION AREA EMPLOYERS ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING APPLICANTS FOR JOBS RECEIVED IN THE LAST 30 DAYS. For information or referral instructions, please contact our office with the job order number. Information on these positions, older job orders, jobs posted by other sources, and jobs throughout the state, can be obtained… Read More Southwest Virginia Employment Opportunities – Sept. 9, 2022
Did you know FEMA may provide financial assistance to repair privately-owned access routes like driveways, roads, or bridges damaged by a Presidentially declared disaster? Assistance for privately-owned access routes is intended to restore access to the owner’s primary residence. Why did I receive less than $200 to fix my private bridge? If you report damage… Read More FEMA – Q & A Concerning Private Roads and Bridges in Disaster Areas
More than $622 million contributed to the commonwealth RICHMOND – The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) released its unaudited draft financial results for fiscal year (FY) 2022 to the Virginia Department of Accounts and the Auditor of Public Accounts showing gross revenue of $1.4 billion, up $60 million over FY 2021. ABC revenues include the… Read More Virginia ABC Announces Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue