Please remain vigilant: Wildfires pose a year-round threat CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – During this year’s spring fire season, which ran from Feb. 15 to April 30, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) responded to 437 wildfires that burned 8,105 acres and damaged 66 structures, including 22 homes. Suppression efforts by DOF and the agency’s firefighting partners are… Read More VA. DEPT. OF FORESTRY SUPPRESSES 437 WILDFIRES DURING 2025 SPRING FIRE SEASON

COMMISSION APPROVES 45 FUNDING REQUESTS Bristol, VA – The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission held its second scheduled meeting of the year on Wednesday, May 21st in Bristol with committee meetings held the day prior. Among the funding requests in support of a variety of organizations and initiatives across Southern and Southwest Virginia, the Commission supported 3… Read More TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION’S MEETING IN BRISTOL 05-21-2025

MAY 22, 2025 WISE, VA — The Virginia Rural Center proudly announces the launch of the Rural Virginia Opportunity Dashboard, an innovative digital platform designed to empower rural communities across the Commonwealth. The dashboard was unveiled today during the Tenth Annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Developed by the Virginia Rural Center, the… Read More The Virginia Rural Center Launches “The Rural Virginia Opportunity Dashboard” at Southwest Virginia Economic Forum