Big Stone Gap, VA – The 53rd Home Craft Days festival kicks off with the annual Opening Night Concert at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 18th in the Goodloe Center at Mountain Empire Community College in partnership with Pro-Art. Enjoy an evening steeped in tradition with performances from Newberry & Verch, Linda Lay and Springfield… Read More NEWBERRY & VERCH, LINDA LAY TO KICK OFF 53RD HOME CRAFT DAYS
RICHMOND – On October 1, 2024 President Biden declared a Major Disaster in Virginia as a result of Hurricane Helene, which included the Public Assistance (PA) is approved for the counties of Bedford, Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe counties and the independent cities… Read More Important Update on FEMA Public Assistance in Virginia – Hurricane Helene (DR-4831-VA)
ROANOKE, Va., Oct. 7, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Oct. 4 approved a temporary waiver that will allow participants in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Virginia to buy hot foods with their benefits through Nov. 10, 2024. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approves the State agency’s request to implement this waiver… Read More USDA Approves SNAP Hot Foods Waiver for Virginians Impacted by Hurricane Helene
BRISTOL, Va.— After a natural disaster, it is important to protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. In some cases, criminals may try to get information by pretending to be disaster workers. Scam artists may try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by… Read More Protect Your Identity. Be Alert to Fraud and Scams
Richmond, Va. — Residents of Montgomery and Pulaski Counties are now eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from damage and losses due to Hurricane Helene beginning September 25, 2024. Residents of Galax and Giles, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington and Wythe Counties remain eligible for assistance. You can apply for disaster assistance today: To watch an accessible video about how to apply, visit FEMA… Read More FEMA Assistance Now Available for More Virginians